Senior Control Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Automation Innovator

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 93,840 - 140,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain control systems across industries in the United States. You’ll lead programming and configuration for automation and SCADA applications, and perform testing, commissioning, and system maintenance to meet client needs.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA expertise, field experience, and the ability to work on-site at various client facilities. A degree in engineering and related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ladder logic and structured text programming.
• Experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs/DDCs.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills for complex automation.
• Experience with multiple PLC/SCADA platforms and commissioning.
• Ability to travel to client sites and attend in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system solutions for varied applications.
• Lead programming/configuration for complex automation and SCADA apps.
• Test, troubleshoot, and commission deployed systems.
• Maintain and upgrade existing control systems.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on budgets and bids.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured text

PLC/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Controls design

System integration

Problem solving

Field commissioning

Networking basics

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SCADA software

HVAC/Controls tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain control systems across industries in the United States. You’ll lead programming and configuration for automation and SCADA applications, and perform testing, commissioning, and system maintenance to meet client needs.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA expertise, field experience, and the ability to work on-site at various client facilities. A degree in engineering and related certifications are preferred.