Senior Control Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

Automationtechies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation solutions is seeking a Senior Control Engineer for critical infrastructure projects. This role demands expertise in PLC programming and commissioning for large-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and compliance with advanced engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading mission-critical projects and a strong technical background in automation and control systems.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Flex spending accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years direct PLC programming experience.
• 12+ years of progressive PLC programming experience required without degree.
• Experience leading commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) on critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PLC development for data centers.
• Architect and program high-availability PLC solutions.
• Provide on-site SME support during Integrated Systems Testing.

Skills

PLC programming

Rapid decision-making

Clear client-facing communication

Hands-on programming with Allen-Bradley

Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Studio5000 Logix Designer

TIA Portal

Codesys

Job description

Senior Control Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

Senior Control Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

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This range is provided by Automationtechies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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As a seasoned automation engineer, you'll lead end-to-end PLC development for Tier III/IV data centers up to 200MW, driving reliability and speed-to-market for a 40-year-old company that employs 400 nationwide.

Summary:

The Senior Automation Software Engineer – Critical Infrastructure owns the complete PLC software life-cycle for hyperscale and colocation data-center campuses ranging from 10 MW to 200 MW+. You will architect, program, and lead level 2/3 commissioning of high-availability PLC solutions that integrate mechanical, electrical, and IT/OT subsystems—ensuring Tier III/IV reliability while meeting aggressive speed-to-market schedules.

You will serve as the PLC subject-matter expert (and secondary SME on SCADA development and SCADA integration) to ensure seamless hand-offs, tag mapping, and site testing. You will lead the development of PLC logic, modular function blocks, state machines, and fault-tolerant control strategies across multiple projects.

You will coordinate closely with field electricians, startup & commissioning technicians, and the SCADA Engineer to validate end-to-end data flow, alarms, and historian points. You will provide on-site SME support during Level 2 through?Level?5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), troubleshooting complex field issues under go-live pressure. You will implement robust code management, simulation, and cybersecurity practices aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 and owner standards.

Excellent competitive benefits include sign on bonus, many choices for medical plans, Health reimbursement account, flex spending accounts, Dental and Vision plans, 401K with company match, PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year, life, short-term and long-term disability, professional development opportunites, tuition reimbursement, professional licensing assistance and paid parental leave following one year of employment.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline OR 12+ yrs progressive PLC programming experience.
• Experience: Minimum 8 yrs direct PLC programming plus 4 yrs commissioning/IST leadership on mission-critical facilities.

Requirements

Position Requirements (Advanced level for all the following)

• Technical Mastery: 10+ yrs hands-on programming with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix
• Application experience: Demonstrated HVAC and/or process systems, including chilled water plants and temperature, pressure and flow control implementation.
• Protocol Fluency: BACnet/IP, Modbus?TCP, OPC-UA, DNP3, SNMP, MQTT, RESTful APIs.
• Hyperscale Experience: Documented role on ≥50MW data-center builds or other 24×7 mission-critical mega-projects (pharma, semiconductor fab, LNG, aerospace, etc.).
• Toolchain: Studio5000 Logix Designer, TIA Portal, Codesys, PLC simulators, Git/GitLab, Jira, Wireshark.
• SCADA Familiarity: Working knowledge of Ignition, FactoryTalk View, AVEVA, or VTScada for tag integration and testing (development performed by separate SCADA resource).
• Soft Skills: Clear client-facing communication, rapid decision-making, and calm execution in schedule-compressed environments.
• Certifications (preferred): Rockwell Automation CPIN or CREST, Cisco CCNA-Industrial, NICET IV (Industrial Instrumentation), or ISA CAP.
• Knowledge of VLANs, LANs, VPNs, and RSTP
• Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
• Other responsibilities as needed

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Daily travel up to 75%, including travel to all 50 states
• International travel may be required based on individual skill, training, and project needs

Additional requirements/qualifications will be discussed, and a full job description provided following a call with an Automationtechies recruiter.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

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