Control Engineer 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, and maintain equipment for monitoring and controlling systems. Candidates should have strong programming skills in various PLCs and SCADA systems and a degree in electrical or automation engineering.

This position involves leading teams in programming, testing, and troubleshooting automation systems. Applicants must have a passion for engineering innovation and experience with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics.
• Experience in control system startup and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLCs from various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system solutions.
• Lead programming efforts for complex automation applications.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting for deployed systems.

Skills

Programming languages (ladder logic, structured text)

Problem-solving skills

Control system configuration

Knowledge of PLC platforms

Experience with CAD/CAE software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or automation engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Position

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. They are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer\'s most complex needs.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Narrative Design Documents
• Requirements Analysis
• Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
• Preparation of Specifications
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
• Plans and Designs
• Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
• Internal/External Comment Resolution

Programming

• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
• Author testing / commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Originates test procedures
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
• Maintenance
• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

Managerial Responsibilities

• 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

Personnel Management

• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications

Field 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
• Experience in computer networks
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Requirements

• 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 (Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
• Ignition by Inductive Automation
• GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
• Siemens WinCC
• Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
• AVEVA (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)
• 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.

Education / Experience

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.