Control Engineer 3

Zachary Piper, LLC; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 104.000 - 155.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Resumo da vaga

Zachary Piper Solutions in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain automation and control systems supporting electric utility and grid modernization initiatives. This is a fully on-site position in Baltimore, MD, involving SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, PLCs, RTUs, and utility automation technologies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Automation Engineering with 5+ years in the electric utilities sector (Master’s with 3+ years

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering with 5+ years in electric utilities; Master’s degree with 3+ years acceptable.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in electric utilities, real-time grid management environments.
• Experience with SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, industrial automation, or utility control systems.
• Proficient in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and protocols like DNP3 and Modbus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and review automation and control system solutions including SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Lead programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning for automation/SCADA applications.
• Support field startup, deployment, and upgrades; perform QA/QC reviews and documentation.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Ferramentas

SCADA software

EMS

DERMS

PLC programming

RTUs

HMI

DNP3

Modbus

Mirrored Bits

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Descrição da vaga

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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