I&C Controls Engineer, Professional Associate

Spectraforce Technologies; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for manufacturing facilities. You will lead instrumentation, automation, and safety systems across high‑tech environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial control systems, hands‑on PLC design (Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, Modicon, Siemens), and knowledge of NFPA 70 and UL 508A.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an associated Mechanical or Chemical Engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited university.
• EIT certification.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering and design.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems, industrial networks, cybersecurity, motor control and power distribution systems.
• Experience designing PLC‑based systems (Allen‑Bradley, Schneider Modicon and Siemens).
• Understanding of NFPA 70 and UL 508A.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process‑specific work.
• Design of facility control systems, fire alarm systems, chemical controls, Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM), and SCADA.
• Develop P&IDs, loop drawings, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Perform sizing and selection of instruments, control devices, and valves, including preparation of data sheets.
• Review vendor submittals and design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Initiate and develop Sequence of Operation (SOO) documents.
• Participate in technical and business presentations with clients and internal teams.

Skills

PLC systems

Industrial control systems

Electrical engineering

Motor control & power distribution

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

BA/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for manufacturing facilities. You will lead instrumentation, automation, and safety systems across high‑tech environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial control systems, hands‑on PLC design (Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, Modicon, Siemens), and knowledge of NFPA 70 and UL 508A.