Waga Energy · 2 days ago
Automation Engineer – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Bala-Cynwyd, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWaga Energy is committed to a sustainable energy transition and has developed technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation systems for their WAGABOX® units, involving programming, testing, and operational support across US projects.
EnergyMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Designing, analyzing, and implementing automation‑related process control systems
Performing functional analyses for automation and control logic
Defining, analyzing, and implementing automation hardware and software architecture
Managing the purchasing of automation‑related materials and services in coordination with the supply chain team
Developing, implementing, and testing PLC programs and HMI systems
Conducting equipment communication tests and validating control system interfaces
Preparing and executing Elements Important to Safety (EIS) test procedures related to automation
Preparing and updating automation‑related operating documents
Supporting manufacturing, site activities, and plant commissioning from an automation perspective
Managing acceptance of automation‑related equipment from subcontractors
Ensuring the successful “handover” of newly commissioned WAGABOX® units to the internal operations team and conducting all necessary automation related training
Supporting ongoing unit operations via technical trouble shooting and system checks as needed
Maintaining a continuous focus on safety and process optimization/improvement throughout all phases of assigned projects, making suggestions, and taking necessary actions as needed
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a closely related discipline
A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automation‑focused role within gas engineering, industrial process systems, or a related industry
Strong understanding of industrial automation standards and industrial communication protocols
Hands‑on experience: developing, programming, and troubleshooting industrial PLC systems, designing and implementing HMI/SCADA systems, integrating field devices, analyzers, and instrumentation into PLC/HMI systems, configuring and troubleshooting network switches, VLANs, and industrial Ethernet architectures, supporting FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), preparing and executing Elements Important to Safety (EIS) test procedures, performing I/O checkout, loop testing, and system validation during commissioning, and troubleshooting automation issues during startup, including communication faults, logic errors, and instrumentation integration
Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control system architecture drawings
Familiarity with process instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, gas analyzers) and their signal types
Experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and safety‑rated instrumentation
Proficiency with: SIEMENS TIA Portal, PCVUE or similar SCADA/HMI platforms, and AutoCAD/DraftSight for reviewing control panel drawings and wiring diagrams
Strong Excel skills for data analysis, trending, and documentation
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and vendor/subcontractor relationships
Comfortable working in industrial environments such as gas processing, chemical plants, or energy facilities
Benefits
20 days of paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan with company matching contributions
Company
Waga Energy
Waga Energy upgrades landfill gas into grid-compliant Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as “biomethane”.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$180MKey Investors
Credit Agricole CIB,HSBC Asset Management
2025-11-27Post Ipo Debt· $180M
2025-06-06Acquired
2021-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Guénaël Prince
CEO Waga Energy Inc, US Affiliate & Co-Founder
Mathieu Lefebvre
CEO
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