Onsite Controls Engineer (Levels 2–3) – PLC/SCADA

ZP Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBIA

CSSA

CAP

EIT

PLC certifications

SCADA certifications

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking Controls Engineers (Levels 2 & 3) to join an IT/Engineering company for onsite, permanent roles in Richmond, VA and Manassas, VA. You will design, develop, install, and maintain systems that monitor and regulate machinery and processes.

Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA programming, system commissioning, QA/QC, and design documentation. Qualifications require a Master’s or Bachelor’s with experience; DBIA/CSSA/CAP/EIT or related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or automation engineering (or related field) with no experience required, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience
• Experience building PLCs from scratch
• Experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs on platforms such as Siemens SIMATIC, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Tridium Niagara Framework, ABB, Omron, and related systems
• Experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions on platforms such as AVEVA InTouch, GE iFIX/CIMPLICITY, Siemens WinCC, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, and other major SCADA tools

Responsibilities

• Develop design documentation for automation projects, including requirements, subsystem layouts (CAD, wiring, SCADA), and technical specifications
• Perform QA/QC reviews, resolve design comments, and support system planning, testing procedures, and factory test setups
• Lead programming and configuration of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and deployment
• Execute testing and commissioning activities, including creating test procedures, reports, simulations, and performing factory/field validation
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems through troubleshooting, service support, and hardware/software replacements
• Support project execution with cost estimates, site assessments, change order evaluation, and coordination of engineers and technical staff

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI design

CAD drafting

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in electrical or automation engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2+ years experience

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Tridium Niagara Framework

ABB AC500/AC800M

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking Controls Engineers (Levels 2 & 3) to join an IT/Engineering company for onsite, permanent roles in Richmond, VA and Manassas, VA. You will design, develop, install, and maintain systems that monitor and regulate machinery and processes.

Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA programming, system commissioning, QA/QC, and design documentation. Qualifications require a Master’s or Bachelor’s with experience; DBIA/CSSA/CAP/EIT or related certifications are preferred.