Engineering Technician I - Automation

Automation Technician

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.     

We are actively seeking an Automation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will reside in either King of Prussia or Lancaster, PA. As an Automation Technician with HRG, you will provide hands‑on technical and field support for municipal and industrial automation and control systems. This role is primarily field‑based and supports system startup, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational needs under the direction of experienced professionals. You will work closely with clients, engineers, integrators, electricians, operators, and contractors to support critical infrastructure projects that serve our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support startup, commissioning, and functional testing of automation and control systems at treatment plants, pump stations, buildings, and remote facilities
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including configuration support, testing, and troubleshooting under the direction of experienced professionals
• Perform loop checks, I/O verification, and signal testing for instrumentation and control devices
• Assist with troubleshooting of control panels, sensors, communication systems, and field devices
• Support system maintenance, upgrades, repairs, and optimization activities
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to testing, system changes, field observations, and record information
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, system integrators, control panel fabricators, electricians, operators, and contractors during construction and startup activities
• Support installation, inspection, and calibration of instrumentation including level, flow, pressure, analytical sensors, etc. 
• Follow applicable electrical, industrial, and facility safety procedures while working at active sites
• Support field activities, site visits, and inspections, and assist with related project documentation as needed

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or relevant field experience 
• 0–2 years of experience in AEC, construction, automation, or technical support roles
• Hands‑on exposure to automation systems such as PLCs, HMI/SCADA, industrial sensors, instrumentation, or controls/electrical troubleshooting preferred
• Ability to read and interpret plans, electrical diagrams, and technical documents
• Familiarity with industrial communication networks and protocols preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 lbs., as required
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which will include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG:

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area.  We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year. 
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contribution. Apply now to be part of a company that truly values its people.

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