Controls Engineer - Rockwell PLCs (12-Month Onsite RVA)

ITAC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Safety Incentive Program

24/7 Chaplain Care

Job summary

ITAC is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to support an industrial manufacturing client in Richmond, VA. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems and electrical infrastructure to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs, develop ladder logic, support HMI/SCADA, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant manufacturing solutions on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or electrical engineering within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Experience developing and modifying PLC ladder logic and supporting industrial automation systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI, SCADA, and industrial networking technologies.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, control narratives, and industrial automation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Rockwell Allen‑Bradley PLCs and associated control systems.
• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC ladder logic, control strategies, and automation solutions.
• Design, support, and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications for industrial processes.
• Diagnose and resolve control system, instrumentation, communications, and automation issues to improve system performance and reliability.
• Maintain automation software backups, configuration management systems, and engineering documentation.
• Interpret and work from P&IDs, process flow documentation, equipment lists, and electrical schematics.

Skills

Rockwell PLCs

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical drawings

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens S7

PanelView/ HMI

SCADA systems

Job description

ITAC is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to support an industrial manufacturing client in Richmond, VA. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems and electrical infrastructure to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs, develop ladder logic, support HMI/SCADA, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant manufacturing solutions on site.