Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Lead Industrial Projects

Tier4 Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of industrial automation projects in regulated manufacturing. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, from concept to startup and client support.

The role emphasizes hands-on control system architecture, validation, and strong client communication to ensure compliant, reliable production operations. Strong Rockwell experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automation, controls engineering, or industrial systems integration.
• Experience designing/implementing control systems in regulated manufacturing.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and process measurement tech (flow, pressure, temp, level).
• Experience with motor control, drives, MCCs, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Review and develop electrical and controls design documentation.
• Experience programming Rockwell platforms: RSLogix 5/500, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, RSLinx.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and protocols.
• Strong client-facing communication and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of automation and control systems for manufacturing environments.
• Develop control system architectures, networks, and automation strategies.
• Create, review, and approve engineering deliverables (specs, instrumentation, drawings).
• Develop project budgets, estimates, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate technical activities across engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities.
• Interpret and apply relevant standards, codes, best practices.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and operations to deliver outcomes.
• Identify scope changes, risks, and provide resolution recommendations.

Skills

Automation engineering

Controls engineering

Project coordination

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5

RSLogix 500

FactoryTalk View SE

FactoryTalk View ME

RSLinx

PlantPAx

iFIX

SQL-based applications

Job description

Tier4 Group is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of industrial automation projects in regulated manufacturing. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, from concept to startup and client support.

The role emphasizes hands-on control system architecture, validation, and strong client communication to ensure compliant, reliable production operations. Strong Rockwell experience preferred.