Control Systems Engineer (Plc Programming)

Piper Companies; Norwich; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Control Systems Engineer with hands-on PLC programming experience to design, develop, and commission complete automation projects. This role goes beyond troubleshooting and requires independent building of logic, hardware configuration, and deployment support.

The ideal candidate will work with Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider platforms, develop ladder logic and structured text, read schematics, and contribute to FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities across

Qualifications

• PLC programming from scratch including logic development, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider PLC platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Experience designing and commissioning complete control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, and panel layouts.
• Experience with field startup, FAT/SAT, and testing at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and related automation hardware.
• Create and review control system documentation, schematics, and specs.
• Support system integration, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Develop FAT/SAT test plans and document results.
• Troubleshoot and support existing automation systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver automation solutions.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Troubleshooting

System Startup

Reading Schematics

Panel Layouts

Field Testing

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Rockwell PlantPAx

Ignition SCADA

Wonderware

AVEVA

FactoryTalk View

WinCC

iFIX

VTScada

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Control Systems Engineer (PLC Programming)

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type: Full-Time

Overview

Zachary Piper is seeking a Control Systems Engineer with hands‑on experience programming PLCs from scratch. This is not a troubleshooting-only role. The ideal candidate has designed, developed, and commissioned complete PLC-based automation systems and can independently build logic, configure hardware, and support system deployment.

Required Experience

• PLC programming from scratch, including logic development, configuration, testing, and commissioning
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider PLC platforms
• Strong proficiency with Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text
• Experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and panel layouts
• Experience with control system startup, field commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with industrial networks and communications
• Experience performing FAT, SAT, and field testing

Preferred Experience

• Rockwell PlantPAx experience
• SCADA development or configuration experience (Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, iFIX, VTScada, or similar)
• AutoCAD or EPLAN experience
• Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, or Industrial Automation experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and related automation hardware
• Create and review control system documentation, schematics, and specifications
• Support system integration, testing, commissioning, and startup activities
• Develop test plans, execute FAT/SAT activities, and document results
• Troubleshoot and support existing automation systems
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver automation solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of controls, automation, or PLC engineering experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed

Compensation

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave, and Holidays. (As required by law)

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