Senior Industrial Controls Engineer

CSX Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation seeks a Sr Controls Engineer to collaborate with internal and external teams, driving operational improvements across export terminals and rolling stock facilities. You will manage electro-mechanical control projects, track downtime, and develop troubleshooting tools while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading projects, budgeting, coordinating with operations and maintenance, and implementing performance improvements to power and control systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or 4-year degree in engineering or technical discipline with 3+ years of project experience.
• Experience with machine/system control philosophy and power distribution, including medium voltage systems.
• Familiarity with vendor and supplier management.
• Understanding of industrial safety systems and compliance (NFPA/NEC/OSHA).
• Equivalent minimum qualifications for new hires (Associates with 5+ years or military/STEM training).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects to improve capability and reliability of equipment at export terminals and maintenance shops.
• Track downtime issues and perform root cause analysis to reduce repair times.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting tools, electrical prints, labeling, SOPs, and training materials.
• Back up equipment software and parameters (PLC, VFD, HMIs, SCADA, switches) and manage change communications.
• Assess reliability and lead improvements to power distribution including 13.8kV and 5kV power.
• Identify performance indicators and optimize integrated personnel, processes, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans for efficient completion.
• Lead teams, ensure quality oversight, and approve expenses and invoices.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout projects.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed by management.

Skills

Project management

Electro-mechanical systems

Power distribution

Industrial safety awareness

Vendor management

Leadership

CSX standards familiarity

Design drawings interpretation

AFE packages development

Education

Bachelor's or 4-year engineering degree

Associate's or 2-year with related experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

SCADA systems

HMIs

VFDs

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSX Corporation seeks a Sr Controls Engineer to collaborate with internal and external teams, driving operational improvements across export terminals and rolling stock facilities. You will manage electro-mechanical control projects, track downtime, and develop troubleshooting tools while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading projects, budgeting, coordinating with operations and maintenance, and implementing performance improvements to power and control systems