Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K Retirement Plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Join M.C. Dean, Inc. within the Automation Systems Business Unit to design, program, test, and deploy complex automation and SCADA solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure.

You will work on control systems, PLCs, and DDCs, coordinating with engineers and technicians on site and at customers’ locations. The role requires strong problem-solving, ladder logic and structured text skills, and a willingness to travel for field work and customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ladder logic and structured text.
• Strong problem-solving skills for automation issues.
• Willing to attend regular in-person customer meetings.
• Driver’s license and vehicle required for customer sites.
• Experience with PLC / DDC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Niagara, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design documents for small projects and support larger programs.
• Lead programming / configuration for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Write and follow test procedures; perform factory and field testing.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on existing systems.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians; assist with bids and proposals.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

PLC Programming

SCADA

HMI

Electrical Schematics

Control Systems Testing

Field Service

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related with 5+ years

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join M.C. Dean, Inc. within the Automation Systems Business Unit to design, program, test, and deploy complex automation and SCADA solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure.

You will work on control systems, PLCs, and DDCs, coordinating with engineers and technicians on site and at customers’ locations. The role requires strong problem-solving, ladder logic and structured text skills, and a willingness to travel for field work and customer meetings.