Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer Lead & Optimize

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer to lead system improvements, troubleshoot and optimize control platforms across diverse projects. This role blends hands-on engineering with project leadership and strategic problem-solving.

You will mentor controls engineers, collaborate with clients to translate business goals into engineering solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Ten years of industry experience.
• At least five years with industrial controls using Allen Bradley / Rockwell hardware.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA; ICONICS GENESIS64 preferred.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, building automation.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong project management and strategic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Being a Subject Matter Expert on the automation & controls system and provide consult to all the stakeholders.
• Work with a team of controls engineers and technicians; provide guidance and mentorship.
• Implement small control system related continuous improvement projects.
• Programming changes to the PLC and HMI system.
• Troubleshooting automation and controls systems related issues.
• Manage TAI’s field office: coordinate PM schedules, review reports, oversee Control Techs.
• Support and supervise Control Techs in calibration and maintenance of controls devices.
• Interface with clients to translate needs into exceptional designs.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Automation expertise

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA experience

Project management

Leadership/mentorship

Tools

Allen Bradley hardware

Rockwell hardware

ICONICS GENESIS64

Job description

TAI is seeking a Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer to lead system improvements, troubleshoot and optimize control platforms across diverse projects. This role blends hands-on engineering with project leadership and strategic problem-solving.

You will mentor controls engineers, collaborate with clients to translate business goals into engineering solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.