Control Engineer - Senior

Marathon TS; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon TS seeks an experienced Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain equipment for monitoring and controlling complex systems across multiple industries. The role covers CAD/CAE design, PLC/SCADA programming, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in control systems, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of electrical schematics, DCS/SCADA, and networked instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting control systems.

Responsibilities

• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems with protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, or Mirrored Bits
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
• Maintenance and troubleshooting on service calls

Skills

Control engineering

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Siemens Spectrum Power

OSIsoft PI System

SCADA

Aspentech

Job description

Job Overview

A large Engineering customer of Marathon TS is seeking an experienced Control Engineer to join their dynamic team.

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're 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and 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 with one or more of the following protocols: DNP3, Modbus, SEL Fast Messaging, or Mirrored Bits communications
• 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

• 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
• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

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.)

Qualifications:

• 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 Client Grid Solutions), General Electric Vernova, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, OSIsoft PI System, Client SCADA, Oracle Utilities Network Management System, Client 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

Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").