Control Systems Engineer II – PLC/SCADA Specialist

M.C. Dean; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,600 - 122,400; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain electrical and cyber-physical control systems for mission-critical facilities. You will apply expertise in PLCs, SCADA, and related automation platforms to deliver reliable solutions.

The role involves startup, configuration, testing, and ongoing support across industries, with clear opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in EE/Automation engineering.
• Experience with design, startup, and maintenance of control systems.
• Proficient in PLC/SCADA programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and documents control system projects and specifications.
• Leads programming and configuration for complex automation and SCADA apps.
• Performs commissioning, testing, and field support on deployed systems.
• Manages cost estimates and project change evaluations.

Skills

Ladder logic

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PLC programming

SCADA configuration

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in electrical/automation engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation engineering

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)

Schneider Electric Modicon

Tridium Niagara Framework

AVEVA InTouch / System Platform

Ignition by Inductive Automation

GE Digital iFIX / CIMPLICITY

Siemens WinCC

Rockwell FactoryTalk View

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain electrical and cyber-physical control systems for mission-critical facilities. You will apply expertise in PLCs, SCADA, and related automation platforms to deliver reliable solutions.

The role involves startup, configuration, testing, and ongoing support across industries, with clear opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.