Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer — Flexible & Impactful

TAI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

PTO and Paid Holidays

Health Benefits (family coverage)

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TAI in the Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer to lead system improvements, troubleshoot complex control platforms, and advise clients and internal teams. You will manage the field office, mentor technicians, program PLC/HMI changes, and ensure regulatory compliance while staying current with industry trends.

A strong background with Allen-Bradley, ICONICS GENESIS64, and building automation is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in automation and controls.
• At least 5 years with industrial controls using Allen Bradley Rockwell hardware.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA, preferably ICONICS GENESIS64.
• Experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, and building automation.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the SME on automation and controls and advise stakeholders.
• Lead controls engineers and technicians; mentor.
• Implement small control system improvement projects.
• Program changes to PLC and HMI systems.
• Troubleshoot automation and controls issues.
• Oversee field office scheduling, reports, and front-line supervision of 2 technicians.
• Support calibration and maintenance of control devices.

Skills

Industrial controls

Allen Bradley

Rockwell hardware

HMI/SCADA

Boilers

Chillers

Pumps

Valves

Building automation

Supervisory experience

Tools

ICONICS GENESIS64

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

TAI in the Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer to lead system improvements, troubleshoot complex control platforms, and advise clients and internal teams. You will manage the field office, mentor technicians, program PLC/HMI changes, and ensure regulatory compliance while staying current with industry trends.

A strong background with Allen-Bradley, ICONICS GENESIS64, and building automation is required.