Senior Control Engineer - PLC/SCADA Automation

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior engineer in Blountville, TN to design, engineer, test, and deploy industrial control systems for critical facilities. You will lead design efforts, prepare specifications, and perform QA/QC reviews while partnering with field teams on deployments.

The role emphasizes SCADA/PLC/HMI programming, thorough testing, and coordination with vendors. A strong engineering background and leadership capability are required.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering with substantial experience.
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles and NA controls environment.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for proposals and reports.
• Experience estimating hardware, software, and testing for industrial control projects.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams and control system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and support small projects and large programs.
• Lead design documents, specifications, and QA/QC reviews.
• Program/configure SCADA/PLC/HMI systems and perform testing.
• Oversee field deployment, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Assist senior engineers with bids, pricing, and proposals.

Skills

Writing and presentation skills

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD production capabilities

Microsoft Office

Estimation Software

Oscilloscope

Multi-meter

Hand tools

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior engineer in Blountville, TN to design, engineer, test, and deploy industrial control systems for critical facilities. You will lead design efforts, prepare specifications, and perform QA/QC reviews while partnering with field teams on deployments.

The role emphasizes SCADA/PLC/HMI programming, thorough testing, and coordination with vendors. A strong engineering background and leadership capability are required.