Controls Engineer II/III — PLC, SCADA Automation (Onsite)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks Controls Engineers (Levels 2 & 3) to join our IT/Engineering operations in Richmond and Manassas, VA. You will design, install, and maintain automation systems, lead PLC/SCADA programming, and support site deployments with QA/QC, testing, and commissioning activities.

The role requires experience with PLC/SCADA platforms and design tools, with a focus on scalable automation solutions and field support. Onsite, permanent positions with comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or automation engineering (or related field) with no experience required, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience
• Experience building PLCs from scratch
• Experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs on listed platforms
• Experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions on listed platforms

Responsibilities

• Develop design documentation for automation projects, including requirements, subsystem layouts (CAD, wiring, SCADA), and technical specifications
• Perform QA/QC reviews, resolve design comments, and support system planning, testing procedures, and factory test setups
• Lead programming and configuration of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and deployment
• Execute testing and commissioning activities, including creating test procedures, reports, simulations, and performing factory/field validation
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems through troubleshooting, service support, and hardware/software replacements
• Support project execution with cost estimates, site assessments, change order evaluation, and coordination of engineers and technical staff

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI configuration

Automation concepts

Education

Master’s degree in electrical or automation engineering

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC

Allen‑Bradley Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric Modicon

Tridium Niagara Framework

ABB AC500/AC800M

Omron

KMC/Johnson Metasys

Honeywell WEBS

Siemens Desigo/Apogee

Distech Controls

GE Intelligent Platforms

Job description

Piper Companies seeks Controls Engineers (Levels 2 & 3) to join our IT/Engineering operations in Richmond and Manassas, VA. You will design, install, and maintain automation systems, lead PLC/SCADA programming, and support site deployments with QA/QC, testing, and commissioning activities.

The role requires experience with PLC/SCADA platforms and design tools, with a focus on scalable automation solutions and field support. Onsite, permanent positions with comprehensive benefits are offered.