Senior Industrial Controls Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Primary Talent Partners, LLC

Manassas (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Controls Engineer to join our engineering client in Manassas, VA. This 12-month contract focuses on design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for high-tech manufacturing facilities.

You will lead instrumentation, automation, and safety systems across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment. The role requires an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree, EIT certification, and 6+ years of relevant

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
6+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering and design.
Working knowledge of PLC systems, industrial networks, cybersecurity, motor control and power distribution systems.
Experience designing PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley, Schneider/Modicon and Siemens).
Understanding of NFPA 70 and UL 508A.
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.
Design of facility control systems, fire alarm systems, chemical controls, Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM), and SCADA.
Develop P&IDs, loop drawings, and detailed wiring diagrams.
Perform sizing and selection of instruments, control devices, and valves, including preparation of data sheets.
Review vendor submittals and design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
Initiate and develop Sequence of Operation (SOO) documents.
Participate in technical and business presentations with clients and internal teams.