Senior Automation Engineer — Controls (On-Site)

Dorsetts Inc; Vinton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work options (on-site, remote

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Dorsett Controls is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in the Roanoke, VA area. You will design, develop, and support automation solutions that enhance system performance and reliability, collaborating with project managers, panel builders, and technicians on-site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on controls/automation experience, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and travel willingness for local/regional support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in controls or automation engineering.
• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider) and SCADA/HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA-based control systems for industrial and municipal applications.
• Develop and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces using Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, or VTScada.
• Collaborate with project managers, panel builders, and field technicians to deliver seamless integration and project execution.
• Perform on-site commissioning, testing, and startup of control systems.
• Analyze and improve existing systems for better performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide technical support and documentation to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and specification development.
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards, company guidelines, and safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

VTScada

Job description

Dorsett Controls is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in the Roanoke, VA area. You will design, develop, and support automation solutions that enhance system performance and reliability, collaborating with project managers, panel builders, and technicians on-site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on controls/automation experience, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and travel willingness for local/regional support.