Control Engineer 3

Zachary Piper, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/ retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain automation and control systems for electric utility grid modernization. This on-site role focuses on SCADA, EMS, DERMS, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI applications to support critical power infrastructure.

You will lead projects, mentor engineering staff, and coordinate with clients during integration, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Automation Engineering with 5+ years in utilities.
• Experience with SCADA/EMS/DERMS or similar real-time grid systems.
• Proficiency in PLCs/RTUs/HMI and industry protocols (DNP3, Modbus).
• Strong leadership and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and review automation and control solutions (SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs).
• Lead programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning for SCADA apps.
• Perform factory and field testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support project execution including cost estimating and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC reviews with customers.

Skills

SCADA

Team leadership

Communication

Grid modernization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens Spectrum Power

ABB MicroSCADA

GE PowerOn

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

OSIsoft PI

Honeywell SCADA

Oracle Utilities

Eaton CYME

PcVue

Ignition

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Control Engineer. This job is located in Baltimore, MD and will be Fully On-Site. The Control Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining automation and control systems supporting electric utility and grid modernization initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, PLCs, RTUs, and utility automation technologies in Baltimore, MD supporting mission-critical power and infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities of the Control Engineer include:

• Design, develop, and review automation and control system solutions including SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, HMI applications, control panels, communications systems, and technical specifications.
• Lead programming, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning efforts for automation and SCADA applications utilizing industry-standard communication protocols.
• Perform factory testing, field testing, startup, deployment, commissioning, maintenance, system upgrades, and troubleshooting for existing and new control systems.
• Support project execution through cost estimating, proposal support, change order management, client site assessments, documentation, and coordination with technical teams.
• Provide technical leadership by assigning tasks, mentoring engineering staff, performing QA/QC reviews, and collaborating with customers and project stakeholders.

Qualifications for the Control Engineer include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience within the electric utilities sector, including real-time grid management environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting solution architecture, SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, industrial automation, or utility control systems.
• Experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, SEL Fast Messaging, or Mirrored Bits.
• Experience with electrical schematics, control system startup, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with utility and control system platforms such as AspenTech, Siemens Spectrum Power, ABB MicroSCADA, GE PowerOn, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, OSIsoft PI, Honeywell SCADA, Oracle Utilities, Eaton CYME, PcVue, or Ignition.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, computer networking concepts, Microsoft Office Suite, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and project execution skills.

Compensation for the Control Engineer:

• Salary range: $104,000 - $155,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.

This job opens for applications on 11/3/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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