Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Automation

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is a leader in building intelligence and cyber-physical solutions. We are seeking a Controls Engineer 3 to design, develop, install, and maintain control systems across industrial sectors, including power, water, and transportation.

You will lead PLC/SCADA programming, testing, and deployment efforts on challenging automation projects. Candidate should be proficient in ladder logic and structured text, with hands-on experience across major PLC/SCADA platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience using basic electrical hand tools and testing equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools (AutoCAD / EPLAN).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs control system hardware and software for small projects and supports larger programs.
• Leads programming/configuration efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Performs testing, commissioning, and documentation of deployed systems.
• Maintains and troubleshoots control systems during service calls and upgrades.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured text

PLC programming

DDC/SCADA

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC

Allen-Bradley Rockwell

Schneider Electric Modicon

Tridium Niagara Framework

AVEVA InTouch

Ignition by Inductive Automation

GE Digital iFIX/CIMPLICITY

AVEVA System Platform

Job description

M.C. Dean is a leader in building intelligence and cyber-physical solutions. We are seeking a Controls Engineer 3 to design, develop, install, and maintain control systems across industrial sectors, including power, water, and transportation.

You will lead PLC/SCADA programming, testing, and deployment efforts on challenging automation projects. Candidate should be proficient in ladder logic and structured text, with hands-on experience across major PLC/SCADA platforms.