Senior Industrial Controls Engineer - PLC & Commissioning

BWXT

Lynchburg (VA)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 136,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits
Mentorship and continuing education
Inclusive, mission-driven culture
Relocation assistance

Job summary

BWXT is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Systems Engineer for on-site work in Lynchburg, VA. You will design, program, test, and optimize advanced control systems supporting critical manufacturing operations, using modern automation platforms.

You will develop and review schematics and design documents, coordinate commissioning activities, and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Relocation is available for this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Develop PLC programs for complex industrial control systems.
  • Create and review system design documents and specifications.
  • Develop and execute test plans, commissioning activities, and motion‑based control systems.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI programming
Rockwell/Allen Bradley
Siemens/Mitsubishi PLCs
Electrical theory
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley
Siemens
Mitsubishi

Job description

BWXT is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Systems Engineer for on-site work in Lynchburg, VA. You will design, program, test, and optimize advanced control systems supporting critical manufacturing operations, using modern automation platforms.

You will develop and review schematics and design documents, coordinate commissioning activities, and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Relocation is available for this position.

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