Senior Electrical Controls Engineer — PLC & Motion Automation

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Systems Engineer to design, program, test, and optimize advanced control systems supporting critical manufacturing operations.

You will work with Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi platforms to develop robust control solutions, ensuring compliance with NEC/NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 and OSHA requirements in a highly regulated environment. This role requires collaboration across teams and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology plus 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PLC, HMI and controls programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi).
• Experience with motion-based programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley preferred).
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programs for complex industrial control systems (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi).
• Create and review system design documents, including design and functional specifications.
• Develop and execute test plans, commissioning activities, and motion-based control systems.
• Perform and document thorough control system testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for optimization and performance improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and peer-review electrical and control schematics for new and existing equipment.
• Specify and procure instrumentation, controls and related equipment for upgrades and new installations.
• Ensure adherence to internal standards, engineering procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Apply electrical theory to design or modify facility power and control distribution systems supporting NOG-L operations.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Motion-based programming

Regulatory standards knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Systems Engineer to design, program, test, and optimize advanced control systems supporting critical manufacturing operations.

You will work with Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi platforms to develop robust control solutions, ensuring compliance with NEC/NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 and OSHA requirements in a highly regulated environment. This role requires collaboration across teams and strong problem-solving skills.