Onsite Controls Engineer (DC) – SCADA & PLC Expert

Actalent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer for an onsite role in the Washington, DC area. The position focuses on designing, programming, testing, and commissioning control systems for mission-critical facilities with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will work on SCADA and PLC programming, perform site acceptance testing, and collaborate with operators and stakeholders across the DMV region.

Qualifications

• Experience with acceptance testing of complex control systems (SAT/FAT) and PLC programming.
• Hands-on SCADA development and integration with PLCs.
• Ability to read technical drawings and extract configuration data.
• Willingness to travel within the DC region and commute to Manassas, VA area.
• BS in engineering or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support operators and owners by planning, leading, and conducting acceptance testing of designated systems and devices.
• Configure and establish communication for field devices, ensuring proper integration with SCADA and PLC control systems.
• Develop and deploy SCADA functionality using function block diagrams and structured text, aligning with project requirements and industry standards.
• Program, test, and refine PLC logic to control electrical and mechanical systems within mission critical facilities.
• Review and digest technical drawing sets and documentation to extract relevant programming, configuration, and integration information.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and project stakeholders, to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Utilize and maintain SCADA and PLC certifications or credentials to support high-quality system design and implementation.

Skills

Schneider Electric PLCs

SCADA development

PLC programming

Site acceptance testing

Field testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

SCADA certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field

Tools

SCADA software

Structured Text

Function Block Diagrams

PLC hardware knowledge

Job description

Actalent is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer for an onsite role in the Washington, DC area. The position focuses on designing, programming, testing, and commissioning control systems for mission-critical facilities with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will work on SCADA and PLC programming, perform site acceptance testing, and collaborate with operators and stakeholders across the DMV region.