Control Engineer

07/30/2025
Tyson, VA
Full Time
BS
Information Technology

Job Description

Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. Possesses technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities
• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Completes Narrative Design Documents
• Conducts Requirements Analysis
• Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications).
• Complete Preparation of Specifications.
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing o Internal/External Comment Resolution.
• Lead programming and configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program, Configure, troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, deployment, commissioning.
• Complete author testing and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare test reports and originate test procedures.
• Commission deployed systems.
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Conduct Managerial Responsibilities such as Estimates; Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required; Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects; Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation; Evaluation and pricing of change orders
• Assign technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
• Assign tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with over 2 years of experience
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
• Experience in computer networks
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
• Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms: Siemens (SIMATIC), Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred), Schneider Electric (Modicon), Tridium Niagara Framework, ABB (AC500, AC800M), Omron, KMC Controls, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell WEBS, Johnson Control FX, Siemens Desigo/Apogee, Distech Controls, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, GE Intelligent Platforms
• Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms: AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform, Ignition by Inductive Automation, GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY), Siemens WinCC, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA, Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital, VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited, AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications: Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field, Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc., Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.

Additional Details

Experience: 5-10 years