Senior Control Systems Lead — Hybrid Contract, ($60-$70/hr)

BlackRock Resources, LLC

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 83,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, programming, and startup of industrial control systems across complex projects, from concept to commissioning. This contract role features a hybrid work environment with Mondays and Fridays remote.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, PLC/HMI/DCS, coordinating with teams, FEED support, and site startup activities.

Qualifications

BS in Engineering required; MS preferred.
PE license preferred; PMP certification is a plus.
6+ years of related control systems engineering experience.
Strong understanding of PFDs and P&IDs.
Expert-level PLC programming skills (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text).
Extensive experience with Rockwell Automation tools (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Historian).
Working knowledge of Schneider, Siemens, Wonderware or equivalents.
Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet).
Hands-on experience with VFD setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
Willingness to travel and support on-site startup activities.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of industrial facility control system architectures, hardware, and software.
Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, DCS, and historian-based control systems.
Serve as the controls discipline lead, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Develop control system documentation including specifications, drawings, datasheets, test documents, and reports.
Perform detailed design of control panels, networks, software, and field wiring.
Support FEED studies, cost estimates, and EPC execution phases.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and clients.
Review and solicit bids for control system equipment and services.
Participate in and lead project meetings, providing progress updates and technical presentations.
Support site startup activities including loop checks, troubleshooting, network testing, and system acceptance testing.