Control Engineer 2

M.C. Dean; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks Control Engineers to design and maintain systems for various applications including cybersecurity and building automation. Candidates should possess expertise in PLC programming and SCADA applications with a strong focus on problem-solving. This role offers opportunities to work on mission-critical environments and contribute to innovative engineering solutions. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or automation is required.

Qualifications

• Master's in electrical engineering with 0+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's in electrical engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and programming PLCs and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops control systems for various applications.
• Programs PLCs and SCADA systems for automation control.
• Conducts QA/QC on designs and resolves project comments.

Skills

Proficient in programming languages (ladder logic, structured text)

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience with control system startup and troubleshooting

Familiar with CAD/CAE software (AutoCAD/EPLAN)

Ability to read electrical and control schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automation engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Siemens (SIMATIC)

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)

AVEVA (formerly Wonderware)

Schneider Electric (Modicon)

Intellution FIX32/HMI32

Job description

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.

Control Engineers

Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. They 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, and use these skills to design and implement solutions that solve customers’ most complex needs.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

• Originates design documents for small projects and supports large programs.
• Creates Narrative Design Documents.
• Conducts Requirements Analysis.
• Develops Subsystem Designs (CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, communications).
• Prepares Specifications.
• Performs QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Plans and designs procedures and fixtures for integrated systems factory testing.
• Resolves internal/external comments.

Programming

• Leads programming/configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Programs, configures, and troubleshoots PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
• Performs testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and commissioning.
• Author tests and commissioning procedures.
• Prepares test reports and originates test procedures.
• Commissioning of deployed systems.
• Develops test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Performs factory and field testing.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
• Performs hardware/software upgrades and replacements.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Estimates.
• Conducts surveys, inspections, tours of client sites as needed.
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
• Assists senior engineers in preparing bids, proposals, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluates and prices change orders.

Personnel Management

• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry‑level engineers.
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with technical staff.

Qualifications

Field Experience

• Reads electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Visualizes control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Test and troubleshoots control systems.
• Uses basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
• Uses testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software.
• Works with computer networks.
• Uses CAD/CAE software (AutoCAD/EPLAN).
• Familiar with 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 one 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 one 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) relevant in field
• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.)
• Certification in one or more SCADA platform (AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.)

Education / Experience

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 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 extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers.
• Listen to and understand information presented verbally.
• Communicate information in speaking.
• Read and understand information in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Identify and understand another person's speech.