Senior Control Systems Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

M.C. Dean, Inc; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Innovative engineering projects

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Control Engineer to design and implement complex systems used in automation and control. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of experience in design, troubleshooting, and programming of PLCs and SCADA systems. The role involves project design, lead programming efforts, and ongoing system maintenance, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design documents for projects and conduct requirements analysis.
• Lead programming/configuration for complex automation projects.
• Perform troubleshooting on service calls and conduct hardware/software upgrades.

Skills

Programming languages (ladder logic, structured text)

Problem-solving skills

Troubleshooting complex automation issues

Education

Master's degree in electrical or automation engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or automation engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

SCADA systems

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Control Engineer to design and implement complex systems used in automation and control. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of experience in design, troubleshooting, and programming of PLCs and SCADA systems. The role involves project design, lead programming efforts, and ongoing system maintenance, offering competitive salary and benefits.