Lead Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Performance Bonuses

Travel incentives

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and training

Job summary

RoviSys Building Technologies in Manassas, VA seeks a Lead Controls Systems Engineer to design and lead building automation projects across healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities.

You will guide a project team, coordinate with clients, and oversee instrument selection, panel layouts, and control software development from design through commissioning. The role emphasizes hands-on design, field startup, and customer demonstrations to ensure successful handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related technical degree.
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry.
• Experience with Rockwell, Aveva, Inductive Ignition, or Distech BACnet/LON controllers.
• HVAC systems and large building automation understanding.
• P&ID and instrumentation knowledge for system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of 2-5 engineers and assign tasks.
• Support proposals by estimating hardware and engineering effort.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Create instrument lists from P&ID drawings and select devices.
• Research controls hardware and document submittals.
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for enclosures.
• Procure project hardware and support fabrication technicians.
• Lead customer design review meetings and configure UI/HMI screens.
• Configure DDC/PLC/DCS control algorithms and perform testing.
• Draft system documentation and assist in demonstrations and acceptance testing.
• Install software on site, perform loop checks, calibration, and functional tests.
• Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance.

Skills

Team Leadership

HVAC knowledge

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk

RSLogix/Studio 5000

PlantPAx DCS

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

Distech BACnet

Eclypse Controllers

Johnson Controls Metasys

Tridium Niagara N4

Kepware OPC server

ThinManager

VMware

SQL

VBA/Python scripting

Job description

Overview

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%)

• Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
• Identify and assign tasks within the project team
• Lead customer meetings
• Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design (30%)

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc...) and select devices appropriate for the project
• Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
• Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
• Procure project hardware
• Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration (30%)

• Lead customer design review meetings
• Configure user interface and HMI screens
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
• Execute internal functional and quality control testing
• Draft system documentation
• Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup (20%)

• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
• Perform software calibration and tuning
• Conduct functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
• Support additional customer testing
• Program field modifications as required
• Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry

Controls Experience in at least one of the following:

• Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
• Aveva System Platform
• Inductive Ignition Perspective
• Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers

Other useful technologies include:

• Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
• Tridium: Niagara N4
• SQL
• Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
• Understanding of sequence of operations and P&ID for HVAC and plant utilities.
• Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $80,000-$130,000, depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support