Why Join Our Team

At Advanced Integration & Controls., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

1. Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
2. Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
3. Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Advanced Integration & Controls is right for you!

Job Purpose

This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting the instrumentation, controls, and automation systems used throughout the water and wastewater industry. This position is responsible for configuring and programming PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking equipment to monitor and control treatment plant processes, and equipment.

The position will implement and enhance automation systems and infrastructure to optimize plant performance, reduce downtime, increase process efficiencies, and meet all regulatory compliance standards. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to execute automation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Project Planning and Coordination
2. Participate in lead review meetings during Pre-Sales and Initiation phases to assess project scope, risks, and resource needs.
3. Engineering Design and Documentation
4. Prepare and maintain the IO Database (IODB) including PLC hardware, I/O, and tag mapping.
5. Create submittal packages for PLC, SCADA, and network hardware.
6. Draft Process Control Narratives (PCN) detailing control logic, alarms, and setpoints.
7. Develop sample screens and standards for SCADA and operator interfaces.
8. Conduct Radio Studies and prepare Radio Study Reports.
9. Design Network Architecture Layouts.
10. Software Development
11. Develop PLC programs based on PCN, IODB, and project standards.
12. Build OIT and SCADA applications including screen development, tag integration, and security settings.
13. Configure SCADA and networking equipment including hypervisors, switches, and reporting infrastructure.
14. Configure auxiliary equipment such as VFDs, power monitors, and smart devices.
15. Testing and Validation
16. Prepare and customize software test plans.
17. Conduct witnessed and unwitnessed testing in factory and perform onsite commissioning.
18. Address Punchlist items and ensure system readiness.
19. Support Activities
20. Provide quality assurance of department deliverables.
21. Attend and lead workshops and meetings.
22. Provide internal team support and warranty support as needed.
23. Address unanticipated scope changes with flexibility and professionalism.
24. Perform other related and associated duties as assigned by the Team Lead and Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, industrial, or computer engineering, or related field.
2. Drives innovation of key tasks identified in the department's work breakdown structure.
3. Knowledge of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Process.
4. Experience/Certifications in multiple PLC software including but not limited to:
5. Rockwell Studio 5000
6. Schneider Control Expert
7. Siemens TIA Portal
8. Legacy PLC software
9. Experience/Certifications in multiple SCADA platforms including but not limited to:
10. Inductive Automation Ignition
11. Rockwell Factory Talk
12. Aveva System Platform
13. Knowledge of networking practices and industrial networking protocols commonly used in OT environments (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, etc.)
14. Strong knowledge in Microsoft Operating Systems, Active Directory, virtualized environment (VMWare, HyperV), and other automation supporting software.
15. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
16. Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills.
17. Strong communication and collaboration skills working with cross-functional engineering teams.
18. Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and lean manufacturing.
19. Willingness to continuously expand automation skillset and keep current with the latest technologies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. A valid California Driver's License (if applicable)
2. Professional Engineer (PE) License
3. ISA Certifications such as ISA CAP and ISA CCST

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Empowering Employees
2. Builds and nurtures productive relationships across departments and with external partners. Shares knowledge and resources, values diverse perspectives, and contributes to a culture of mutual support and trust.
3. Client Solutions
4. Maintains a service-oriented mindset toward both internal and external stakeholders. Actively listens to understand needs, resolves issues efficiently, and ensures satisfaction with deliverables and interactions. Tracks progress, identifies gaps, and takes corrective action as needed. Approaches tasks with urgency and accountability.
5. Innovating Integration
6. Applies logical, structured approaches to problem-solving. Identifies key variables, evaluates alternatives, and conducts cost-benefit or risk analyses to support sound decision-making. Recognizes inconsistencies in data and prioritizes tasks effectively. Embraces a culture of continuous improvement.
7. Effective Communication
8. Communicates clearly, consistently, and proactively across all levels of the organization. Shares important information in a timely manner and ensures alignment with team members and leadership. Keeps managers informed of progress, challenges, and potential risks—avoiding surprises.
9. Integrity and Professionalism
10. Upholds the highest ethical standards in all actions and decisions. Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and respect for others. Fosters an inclusive environment and supports the organization's diversity and equity initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company's recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.