Controls Engineer: Automation & Project Leadership

Searchmasters Inc

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Searchmasters Inc in Newport News, VA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to deliver core electrical engineering and project management expertise to enhance plant operations and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, manage upgrades, and provide programming across PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and SCADA to modernize automation and optimize performance.

Qualifications

BS Degree in Engineering required.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with programming electrical systems such as PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
Broad familiarity with a wide variety of automation brands and platforms is highly desirable.
Ability to work with diverse legacy systems and drive modernization and upgrade efforts.
Proficiency in 3D design packages for electrical panel layout.

Responsibilities

Deliver electrical engineering and project management expertise to enhance plant operations and drive continuous improvement
Manage electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, process improvement initiatives, and equipment upgrades
Lead projects end-to-end from planning and design through installation, startup, and commissioning
Provide programming expertise across a range of automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, Servo Drives, VFDs, and SCADA systems
Identify and implement improvements to automation and control systems to optimize plant performance
Develop electrical panel layouts utilizing 3D design packages