Senior Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Performance Bonuses

Travel incentives + per-diem

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Ongoing training & certifications

Job summary

RoviSys Building Technologies seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design and lead building automation projects in the Manassas area. You will create instrument lists from P&IDs, prepare submittals, and support panel fabrication while inspecting enclosures.

You will participate in customer design reviews, assemble development systems, configure HMI and control algorithms, and draft comprehensive system documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 8+ years of related controls experience.
• Experience with Rockwell, Aveva, Inductive Ignition or Distech platforms.
• HVAC sequence and P&IDs understanding.
• Experience with commissioning and system testing.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead building automation projects.
• Create instrument lists from P&IDs.
• Prepare submittal and procurement documents for controls.
• Support panel fabrication technicians and inspect enclosures.
• Participate in customer design reviews.
• Assemble development system and configure HMI.
• Configure DDC, PLC or DCS control algorithms.
• Draft system documentation from templates.
• Assist customer demonstrations and acceptance testing.
• Install project software and perform onsite startup.
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies and calibrate.
• Develop commissioning test plans and training materials.
• Program field modifications as required.

Skills

8+ years experience

HVAC knowledge

P&ID interpretation

System commissioning

Customer design reviews

Education

Bachelors Degree in technical field

Tools

Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite/RS Logix

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

Distech BACnet/LON controllers

Facility Explorer/Metasys

Tridium Niagara N4

SQL

VBA/Python scripting

Kepware OPC server

ThinManager

VMware

Job description

Overview

Senior Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

• Participate in customer design review meetings
• Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
• Configure user interface and HMI screens
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
• Draft system documentation from templates
• Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

• Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Participate in point-to-point loop checks
• Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
• Participate in functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
• Program field modifications as required
• Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
• Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

Technical Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
• 8+ years of experience in related field/industry
• Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
• Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
• Aveva System Platform
• Inductive Ignition Perspective
• Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
• Other useful technologies include:
• Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
• Tridium: Niagara N4
• SQL
• Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
• Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
• Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, an d unlimited personal time
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support