Controls Engineer 4

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 125,120 - 187,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a highly experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain control systems across multiple applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, and energy management. You will lead programming, configuration, and testing of PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems, working with protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and SEL Fast Messaging.

The role requires a strong background in electrical, automation engineering and at least 5–7 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or related field.
• 7+ years for Bachelor's or 5+ years for Master’s in relevant industry.
• Hands-on experience in electric utilities sector and solution architecture.
• Proficiency with real-time grid management systems (ADMS/DERMS/SCADA/EMS).
• Experience with major vendor software suites (Aspen, Siemens, ABB, GE, Schneider Electric, OSIsoft, Honeywell, Oracle Utilities, Eaton, PcVue, Inductive Ignition).

Responsibilities

• Design and originate docs for small projects and support large programs.
• Lead programming and configuration for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs/RTUs/HMI with industry protocols.
• Prepare testing, commissioning procedures, and test reports.
• Travel as needed to support field deployments and site surveys.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Real-time grid management

Solution architecture

EMS/ADMS

Substation controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Aspen

Siemens

ABB

General Electric

Schneider Electric

OSIsoft

Honeywell

Oracle Utilities

Eaton

PcVue

Inductive Ignition

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer 4

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, installation, and maintenance of equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Your expertise will be applied across various applications such as industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water and wastewater management, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. You will leverage your technical skills in advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems to design and implement solutions for complex customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and originate documents for small projects and support large programs.
• Conduct requirements analysis, subsystem designs, and prepare specifications.
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Lead programming and configuration efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems with protocols like DNP3, Modbus, SEL Fast Messaging, or Mirrored Bits.
• Author testing and commissioning procedures and prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems and develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Perform factory and field testing.
• Troubleshoot service calls and perform hardware/software upgrades on existing systems.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, and prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Assist expereinced engineers with bids and proposals.
• Assign and coordinate tasks with entry-level engineers and technical staff.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA, switchgear, SEL, RTAC, generator controls, and substations.
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or Master's degree with 5+ years in electrical, automation, or other engineering fields.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the electric utilities sector.
• Minimum of 5 years specializing in solution architecture.
• Proficiency in real-time grid management with systems like ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and EMS.
• Experience with vendor software systems such as Aspen, Siemens, ABB, General Electric, Schneider Electric, OSIsoft, Honeywell, Oracle Utilities, Eaton, PcVue, Inductive Ignition, or similar products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Proficiency in testing and troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools, as well as industry-specific tools.

Work Environment

This position is based in Baltimore, MD, with support required in Frederick and Ft Meade, necessitating travel as needed. You will be part of the PCS (power control systems) group within a large and reputable company. The standard work shift is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125120.00 - $187680.00/yr.

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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