Controls Engineer - Power Plant Automation & Optimization

Constellation Energy; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support control systems for power generation and energy facilities. You will develop and integrate PLC, DCS, and HMI solutions, optimize plant performance, and ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement upgrades to support reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with control system concepts and instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, and HMI design, development, and integration.
• Knowledge of safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements in energy facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support control systems for power generation and energy facilities.
• Develop and integrate PLC, DCS, and HMI solutions to optimize plant performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform root-cause analysis to implement upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams; lead commissioning and create documentation.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and sustainability.

Skills

PLC

DCS

HMI

Root-cause analysis

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Commissioning

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Constellation Energy seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support control systems for power generation and energy facilities. You will develop and integrate PLC, DCS, and HMI solutions, optimize plant performance, and ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement upgrades to support reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.