Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Lead Industrial PLC/SCADA

Process Equipment & Controls

Covington (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Process Equipment & Controls in Covington, GA is seeking a senior Controls Engineer Level 3 to lead the design, development and deployment of advanced industrial control systems. You will guide projects from concept through commissioning and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years of control system experience, mastery of PLC programming, strong control theory knowledge, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams while collaborating with customers to

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation.
Master-level PLC programming across ladder logic and structured text.
Strong understanding of control theory and advanced algorithms.
Proven track record leading complex projects end-to-end.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners.
Proficiency with schematic tools: EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex control systems for industrial applications.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define project requirements.
Develop control system architectures and design solutions to meet project objectives.
Conduct testing and validation of control systems for performance and reliability.
Oversee system installation, startup and commissioning activities.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in control system engineering.