Controls Engineer I (Peoria, AZ)

About us:

Enterprise Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is a leading professional services firm specializing in automation consulting and systems integration. We serve a variety of process-driven industries, including water and wastewater, oil and gas, life sciences, materials handling, and energy.

As a premier professional services firm, building our business becomes synonymous with investing in our team—investment which starts long before onboarding. We invest in recruiting to ensure we only hire the "good lab partners" to maximize collaboration within the team. On a typical first day, our new staff are personally welcomed by EA’s Leadership Team and kicked off for training. After initial training, employee development plans keep everyone accountable in chasing continuous improvement.

In an average week, our team members participate in company sponsored fitness programs, catered lunch and learns, and enjoy numerous opportunities to stay mentally, socially, and physically active. While we don’t list every one of our benefits here, it's thanks to the diverse perspectives of our new and seasoned professionals alongside the open ears of our management that we are considered one of OC's best places to work and have been awarded for our company culture since 2018.

Check out our website to learn more about our company’s services and our culture. https://eaintegrator.com/

Controls Engineer I

We have 1 full-time openings for entry level controls engineers to start July 13, 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement PLC/HMI/OIT programs, SCADA systems, IT/OT network infrastructure, and low voltage control panels.
• Ensure project execution aligns with company engineering practices and quality methodologies.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Advocate for project risk management and safety processes throughout all project phases.
• Participate in our comprehensive 5-week paid onboarding program, EA University, and ongoing certification trainings.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with team members and management.

Location: Peoria, AZ office, in-office 5 days/week

Salary range: $80,000 - $85,000

Benefits: Fully employer-paid healthcare coverage options, 401K with up to 3% employer match, annual minimum of 23 days of paid time off

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering (chemical, electrical, or mechanical preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with process control, automation, networking, low voltage panel design, SQL/database, and PLC/HMI is a plus.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all engineering practices.
• Ability to work on average, 40-45 hours per week, inclusive of travel for client site work or other business purposes

Qualities we care about:

• Accountability: You take ownership of your commitments and responsibilities and manage them realistically. You follow through on promises and are a person your teammates can depend on in all circumstances.
• Teamwork: You are a good listener, proactive about reaching out to establish collaborative working relationships, and look to assist when teammates struggle.
• Growth mindset: You welcome challenges, learn from failure, and actively seek opportunities for personal and professional development.

What you’ll be working on:

• Project-based engineering services include consulting, design, implementation, and maintenance for clients in water/wastewater, chemical, life sciences, and manufacturing industries. Engineers generally work on 1 to 4 active projects at a given time. Project sizes range from $50k to $3M and 1 month to 3 years in duration.
• Our typical client utilizes medium-to-large size SCADA applications to control and monitor industrial equipment and processes. Components can include: 10-30 virtualized computers, 4+ layered networks, 1-50 field controllers, redundant data servers, data streams to business systems.

Administrative info:

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 annually

Number of openings: 1

Desired Start Date: July 13, 2026

Location Office: Peoria, AZ

Department: Engineering

EEO Type: Technical

Job Industry: Engineering

Job Function: Design