Control Engineer II — PLC/SCADA Automation Expert

M.C. Dean; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,640 - 135,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and asd

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Control Engineer to design, install, and maintain control systems across industrial and building automation projects. You will work with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation to deliver secure, reliable solutions for mission-critical facilities.

The role requires hands-on design, testing, and commissioning expertise. Responsibilities include preparing design documents, leading programming efforts, QA reviews, commissioning, and field testing, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Proficient in programming PLCs/DDCs and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation and commissioning processes.
• Experience with CAD/CAE software (AutoCAD/EPLAN).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and maintain control systems for diverse projects.
• Lead programming/configuration efforts for automation and SCADA apps.
• Develop test procedures and perform commissioning of deployed systems.
• Vendor/client liaison for design reviews, cost estimates, and bids.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate tasks within teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI configuration

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Niagara Framework

AVEVA/Inductive Automation tools

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Control Engineer to design, install, and maintain control systems across industrial and building automation projects. You will work with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation to deliver secure, reliable solutions for mission-critical facilities.

The role requires hands-on design, testing, and commissioning expertise. Responsibilities include preparing design documents, leading programming efforts, QA reviews, commissioning, and field testing, with opportunities to mentor