Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Automationtechies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company vehicle

Company cell phone

Job summary

Automationtechies in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior Controls and Automation Engineer to develop Siemens PCS 7 and Rockwell control applications from scratch, guiding projects from programming through startup and commissioning on-site.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, deep knowledge of DCS architectures and control narratives, and the ability to interpret P&IDs and drawings; travel up to 10% and after-hours support are expected as projects advance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial process automation and control systems experience.
• Strong hands-on programming experience with Siemens PCS 7.
• Rockwell PLC programming experience.
• Ability to develop control applications from scratch, not just modify existing code.
• Solid understanding of DCS architecture, process control strategies, sequences, and interlocks.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills; able to work independently and with project teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check for on-site DoD CUI projects.
• Driving record clean in the past 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop Siemens PCS 7 and Rockwell control applications from scratch, including control logic.
• Develop and modify control system configurations and operator interfaces.
• Interpret P&IDs, control narratives, and technical drawings.
• Test, troubleshoot, and commission control systems through startup.
• Support process control system upgrades and migrations.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and project teams to develop automation solutions.
• Provide after-hours troubleshooting for 2–4 weeks post-commissioning.
• Travel approximately 10% overnight; major PCS 7 project involves commissioning support.

Skills

Siemens PCS 7

Rockwell PLC programming

Process control engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

P&ID interpretation

Job description

An established engineering, automation, and construction firm is seeking aSenior Controls and Automation Engineerto join its team in Tampa, FL. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site opportunity for an experienced process control professional ready to build Siemens PCS 7 and Rockwell control applications from the ground up and carry projects from programming and testing through startup and commissioning.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and their families, vision, a 401(k) with a 3% company safe harbor contribution plus optional annual profit sharing, a yearly performance bonus, a company vehicle, and a company cell phone.

Overview:

• Develop Siemens PCS 7 and Rockwell control applications from scratch, including process control strategies, sequences, interlocks, and control logic.
• Develop and modify control system configurations and operator interfaces for new and existing systems.
• Interpret P&IDs, control narratives, functional specifications, and technical drawings to guide control system design.
• Test, troubleshoot, and commission control systems through startup.
• Support process control system upgrades and migrations.
• Work directly with customers, engineers, and project teams to develop automation solutions.
• Support system testing, documentation, and technical development from the Tampa office.
• Provide occasional after-hours troubleshooting for approximately 2 to 4 weeks following project commissioning.
• Travel approximately 10% overnight, with most projects within one hour of the office; a major out-of-state PCS 7 project (development in 2027, commissioning in 2028) will require about three months of commissioning support, shared with a second programmer on a two-weeks-on, one-week-off rotation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of industrial process automation and control systems experience.
• Strong hands‑on programming experience with Siemens PCS 7 required.
• Rockwell PLC programming experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop process control applications from scratch, not only modify existing code or troubleshoot equipment.
• Solid understanding of DCS architecture, process control strategies, sequences, and interlocks.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with customers and project teams.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background check required for on‑site work on DoD CUI projects.
• A driving record with no major infractions in the past 7 years is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.

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