Associate Field Engineer - Controls

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.Lakewood, Colorado, United States
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Posted

9/28/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$74k - $80k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Field Engineer is responsible for electrical and controls engineering projects, including PLC/SCADA/HMI programming and commissioning support. They will perform installation verification, point-to-point testing, and functional performance testing to ensure system operational integrity.

Requirements overview

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred, though an Associate degree in Engineering Technology is acceptable. Candidates should have 0-2 years of experience and a strong understanding of field instrumentation and control systems.

Key skills

Electrical EngineeringControls EngineeringPLC ProgrammingSCADA ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingInstrumentationCommissioningQuality ControlLow Voltage ControlsPoint-to-Point TestingFunctional Performance TestingSystem IntegrationHardware PanelsTroubleshootingTechnical Documentation

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Education requirements

bachelor degreeassociate degree

About Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

Industry

Engineering Services

Employees

700

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned leader in advanced engineering and control system solutions. Since 1981, we have delivered innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions for industrial process plants and critical facilities across North America and internationally. The key to our success is our depth of talent, proven methodologies, and exceptional flexibility in delivering the engineering resources and systems needed. With more than 700 professionals in 37+ locations, we bring a multidisciplinary approach that integrates automation, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural engineering expertise. Our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and enhance operational performance from concept through completion. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and strong client relationships, our culture is built on three core pillars: Our Pledge, Our Process, and Our People. As one of the largest and most established engineering firms in the United States, we are committed to delivering excellence—because at Wunderlich-Malec, your success defines ours. Learn more about our services or explore career opportunities with a company that invests in its people and partners.

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Job categories

EngineeringTechnologyConstructionManufacturingEnergy

Description

Wunderlich-Malec's Lakewood, CO engineering group has an opportunity for a travel-ready, entry-level Field Engineer or Technician who is eager to build hands-on technical experience and grow quickly.   This position is responsible for electrical and controls engineering projects involving electrical and instrumentation, coordination with electrical subcontractors, PLC/SCADA/HMI programming,  commissioning support, and start-up assistance. Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship. The Company does not participate in the STEM OPT training program for this position. Major Responsibilities * Installation & Wiring QA/QC Verification including control panels and associated instruments (Level 2).  Ensure devices and/or equipment, associated with the control system, have been installed and wired per the manufacturer’s requirements as well as the submitted and approved package shop drawings and documentation * “Point-to-Point” testing to ensure field devices, associated with the control system, have been installed per the submitted and approved system shop drawings and documentation. (Level 3) This process also verifies the data to and from field devices are properly configured in the control system and includes data that may be read via network integration * Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to ensure the control system and field devices operate as defined by the relevant design (Level 4) Verification of the proper execution of control sequences, alert configuration, alert activation, trend displays, trend configurations, control system failures, and overall verification of the system graphics * Support System Level Testing to ensure the control system and field devices functionally perform as one system (Level 5). Verify proper execution of control sequences with all relevant systems operating to achieve a common goal. During this testing, the SCADA is used to navigate the different areas and views of the facility, alerts are activated, trend displays are monitored, and system failure scenarios are examined Minimum Requirements Education BS Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.  An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted. Experience New Graduate or 0-2 years of field experience * Understanding of or exposure to field instrumentation, hardware panels and low voltage controls design * Understanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, SCADA programming and their applications Physical Demands of Position Attention to detail with critical focus on Quality Control.  Ability to maintain quality with repetitive commissioning events.  Writing, computer work, field work in construction trailer or industrial settings, color perception, hearing, adept at verbal and written communication, teamwork, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling. Interaction and coordination with customers and third-party vendors. Daily usage of PC/office applications and cell phone. Working / Residence Plan * Up to 100% travel/work site location; (outside of PTO) * Monday-Friday working hours with occasional weekend requirements * Multiple month assignments at various US-based sites with weekend travel up to 2x/month with project schedule considerations (excluding vacations).  Project housing, meals and incidentals along with airfare covered by Company * Full company benefits, including training and paid time off (PTO) *Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job.  They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance The salary range is $74,000 to $80,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program. #LI-WM1

Requirements

  • •Electrical Engineering
  • •Controls Engineering
  • •PLC Programming
  • •SCADA Programming
  • •HMI Programming
  • •Instrumentation
  • •Commissioning
  • •Quality Control
  • •Low Voltage Controls
  • •Point-to-Point Testing
  • •Functional Performance Testing
  • •System Integration
  • •Hardware Panels
  • •Troubleshooting
  • •Technical Documentation

Benefits

  • •Medical
  • •Dental
  • •Vision
  • •Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • •Long Term Disability
  • •Voluntary Short Term Disability
  • •Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • •Health Savings Account
  • •Paid Time Off
  • •Paid Holidays
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •Referral Bonus Program
  • •401(k)
  • •Profit Sharing
  • •Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • •Employee Assistance Program
  • •Will Preparation Resources
  • •Worldwide Travel Assistance

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