Remote Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA & System Design

SEH; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Career development opportunities

Flexible holidays

100% employee-owned

Work/life balance arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their Mechanical/Electrical team. This position is suited for both remote and hybrid work from the Charlottesville, VA area, offering an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and career development. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and strong PLC programming skills. Base compensation ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 based on skills and experience. The role entails collaborating on complex projects that impact communities with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or related from an accredited college.
• Technical experience in preparing design documents for bidding and supporting construction administration services.
• Knowledge of process controls system commissioning and controls system commissioning.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site project visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess plant control systems and develop project approach.
• Prepare project design/bidding documents including P&ID drawings.
• Program PLCs and tune processes for proper operation.
• Work directly with clients to diagnose and correct system faults.
• Perform Commissioning activities as directed.

Skills

PLC ladder logic programming

HMI/OIT system development

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of process controls system commissioning

Technical experience in preparing design documents

Ability to work alone and with a team

Ability to travel as needed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or related

Tools

GE/Emmerson PME PLC

GE/Emmerson Cimplicty

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their Mechanical/Electrical team. This position is suited for both remote and hybrid work from the Charlottesville, VA area, offering an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and career development. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and strong PLC programming skills. Base compensation ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 based on skills and experience. The role entails collaborating on complex projects that impact communities with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation.