Remote Electrical Engineer — PLC & Control Systems (Secret)

The Amatriot Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support DoD-based electrical and control system sustainment and modernization. The role focuses on PLCs, Ladder Logic, and electrical design, with remote work and long-term lifecycle support.

The candidate will follow a plan to ensure knowledge continuity as they understudy a retiring engineer, while engaging in project-wide modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include ladder logic development, PLC integration with Allen‑Bradley

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Proven ability to develop and troubleshoot Ladder Logic–based control systems.
• Experience using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix.
• Experience developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for PLCs.
• Integrate and support Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms using Rockwell software.
• Perform system integration using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix environments (version 21 or later).
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, review, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues at the system and subsystem level.
• Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system assemblies.
• Support LabVIEW‑based control and data acquisition systems.
• Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in support of workforce succession.
• Support limited FPGA‑based integration as required (non‑primary responsibility).
• Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.

Skills

Ladder Logic development

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical design

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000 / CompactLogix

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Automation software tools

LabVIEW (preferred)

Job description

The Amatriot Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support DoD-based electrical and control system sustainment and modernization. The role focuses on PLCs, Ladder Logic, and electrical design, with remote work and long-term lifecycle support.

The candidate will follow a plan to ensure knowledge continuity as they understudy a retiring engineer, while engaging in project-wide modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include ladder logic development, PLC integration with Allen‑Bradley