Control Engineer 4

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Control Engineer in Suwanee, GA to design, deploy, and maintain key control systems across industrial and building automation projects.

You will lead PLC/SCADA programming, develop wiring layouts, and ensure robust commissioning and field support in mission-critical environments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical/control engineering, strong ladder logic/structured text skills, and hands-on experience with PLCs and SCADA platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical/control schematics and startup/calibration of control systems.
• Proven ability to design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, installs, and maintains control systems for industrial applications.
• Lead programming/configuration for automation and SCADA projects.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured text

PLCs/SCADA startups

Industrial automation problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Overview

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.

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

Tools / 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 (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) In relevant in field
• 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.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience within the electric utilities sector.
• A minimum of 5 years specializing in solution architecture.
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least 5 years of direct involvement in real-time grid management, covering ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and EMS systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following vendor software systems: Aspentech (including Aspen Energy Analyzer, Aspen Utilities Planner, Aspen GDOT, Aspen One Engineering Suite, Aspen Plus, OSI Monarch), Siemens Spectrum Power, ABB MicroSCADA, General Electric PowerOn, General Electric Grid Solutions (formerly GE Grid Solutions), General Electric Vernova, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, OSIsoft PI System, Honeywell SCADA, Oracle Utilities Network Management System, Eaton CYME Grid Analysis, PcVue, Inductive Ignition, or similar product.

Professional Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrated capacity to think creatively and analytically when resolving challenges.
• Demonstrated achievement in fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong inclination towards working within an information systems setting.
• Exceptional leadership qualities, coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills, and adept interpersonal abilities.

Education / Experience

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 7+ 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.