Concentric Integration, a subsidiary of Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

Your future position: Field Support Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Concentric Integration?

At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Concentric Integration provides full-service automation solutions for water and wastewater systems—including design, implementation, and support. We strive to be an advocate for our clients and to form long-lasting partnerships built on trust. Concentric delivers tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each client and prides itself on providing a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry.

The Field Support Specialist supports Concentrics’s automation projects by owning equipment procurement, quality control, and inventory while providing hands-on support for control system fabrication, installation, and startup. This role serves as a technical equipment expert, ensuring materials and systems are accurate, cost-effective, compliant, and delivered on schedule. The position works closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Account Managers, vendors, and field staff to support successful project execution within water and wastewater systems.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Manage purchasing activities including pricing, ordering, tracking, receiving, and documentation.
• Review and verify bills of materials (BOMs), part numbers, and instrument specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, recommend alternatives, and support technical purchasing decisions.
• Prepare material pricing and budget estimates for projects and proposals.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery, issue resolution, and competitive pricing.

• Support inventory accuracy, asset tracking, and material availability.
• Coordinate equipment staging, packaging, and delivery to offices, field sites, and clients.
• Assist with inventory handling and periodic site visits as needed.

• Perform control panel fabrication including component mounting, wiring, and testing.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and testing of automation systems including instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS, motor controls, networking, and telemetry.
• Provide onsite support for system startup and testing.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure materials and systems are delivered and installed on schedule.

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• 10+ years of experience as an Electrical or Controls Technician.
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in an industrial or electrical environment.
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools, control panel fabrication, and Microsoft Office.
• Perform effectively while managing shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel to offices and client sites (reimbursable).

Compensation: The pay for this role is $70,000-$90,000 per year. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer”