Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) in Reston, VA, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for diverse client projects, including PLC programming, panel design, and instrumentation. The role includes on-site startup support and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, creating AutoCAD schematics, and guiding junior staff. Travel up to 50% may be required; BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; 3–5

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in control systems, instrumentation, and PLC programming.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and lead design reviews with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to meet process requirements.
• Create schematics detailing control configurations and panel layouts in AutoCAD.
• Develop sequence of operation documents and lead design reviews.
• Perform on-site checkout and start-up with customers.
• Provide system training and develop final documentation for clients.
• Lead automation projects and guide junior engineers and technicians.
• Act as Project Manager on smaller projects ($50K–$250K).

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Controls Engineer position in Reston, VA. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
• Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
• Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
• Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
• Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians
• Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but not limited to:
  • Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
  • Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
  • Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
  • Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
  • Evaluates progress on project and details changes
  • Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
  • Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Experience

Three to five years’ experience in areas below:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schnieder Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP) required. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
• Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent PC usage, facsimile/copy machines, phones.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

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