Remote DCS Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation

Jobot

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer with strong Distributed Control System (DCS) experience to support regional automation projects across the VA/NC/SC region. The role involves designing, configuring, testing, and supporting DCS solutions for industrial manufacturing customers, with travel requirements up to 25%.

Remote work is possible for candidates residing in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of DCS programming experience.
Experience with Honeywell platforms.
Ability to work with customers in industrial environments.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement DCS programming solutions for process control applications.
Configure and support Foxboro and/or Honeywell control platforms.
Participate in control system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
Integrate DCS systems with plant-wide automation and control infrastructure.
Perform system testing, validation, startup, and commissioning activities.
Troubleshoot control system issues and provide technical support for customer operations.
Train plant personnel on system functionality and best practices.
Collaborate with customers, engineers, operators, and maintenance teams to improve system performance and reliability.
Support both project execution and ongoing service-related activities.