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Controls Systems Programmer (Contract to Direct)

**Pay Range:** $85,000 – $105,000

**Location:** Lewes, DE

**Travel:** Local to client sites with occasional overnight trips

**Employment Type:** Contract to Direct - Hybrid/Remote work schedule

Kelly Engineering is recruiting a skilled Controls Systems Programmer for a client in Lewes, DE—a respected Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of experience in the water, wastewater, and private industries. In this role, you’ll program and integrate advanced control systems (PLC, OIT, HMI, Reporting, Alarming), support project execution through troubleshooting, technical guidance, and independently perform startup activities at client sites within a collaborative, employee- and client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

+ Program and integrate moderate to advanced control systems (PLC, OIT, HMI, Reporting, Alarming).

+ Develop PLC, OIT, and SCADA system programs.

+ Troubleshoot field control systems and resolve equipment/process issues.

+ Conduct startup activities and compile standard reports for the Programming Manager.

+ Interpret and review control panel/network drawings and I/O lists.

+ Participate in quality control (QC) review of programming deliverables.

Required Qualifications

+ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

+ 5–8 years of experience in PLC/OIT/HMI programming or related roles.

+ Knowledge of I&C systems used in the water/wastewater industry is a plus.

+ Advanced proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and HMI software.

+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

+ Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

+ Ability to prioritize tasks and pay close attention to detail.

+ Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with peers and clients.

+ Proven ability to work independently to meet deadlines and stay within budget.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

+ Hybrid Work Schedule

+ Training, Professional Development and Career Pathing

+ Casual Dress Code

+ Employee Referral Bonus

+ Health Benefits

+ Company-paid Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability

+ Paid Time Off & Holidays

+ 401K Plan

+ Pet Friendly Environment

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.