Senior Control Engineer: PLC, SCADA & Automation

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Control Engineer to design, install, and maintain automation and control systems across diverse industries. You will interpret electrical schematics, configure PLCs, and support SCADA projects from development through commissioning.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, problem solving, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, secure control solutions. This is a full-time on-site position in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and control schematics.
• Startup, configuration, and calibration of control systems.
• Testing and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Experience using basic electrical tools and industry software.

Responsibilities

• Originates design documents for small projects and supports large programs.
• Lead programming and configuration for complex automation and SCADA systems.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs/RTUs/HMI.
• Perform QA/QC, testing, commissioning, and field deployment.

Skills

Schematic reading

Ladder logic

Structured text

PLC programming

SCADA

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Networking

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems.?

They're?technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Narrative Design Documents
• Requirements Analysis
• Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
• Preparation of Specifications
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing.
• Internal/External Comment Resolution.
• Programming.
• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning.
• Author testing / commissioning procedures.
• Preparation of test reports.
• Originates test procedures.
• Commissioning of deployed systems.
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Perform Factory and Field Testing.
• Maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Estimates
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
• Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
• Evaluation and pricing of change orders
• Personnel Management
• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications

Field Experience

• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software

Tools / Software

• Experience in computer networks
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Requirements

• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot…