Senior Industrial Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Automation

Accelevation LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Health, dental, and vision insurance

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Sterling, VA, to design, implement, and support industrial automation and control systems for switchgear and switchboard solutions. The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and system integration across manufacturing operations and field installations.

The candidate will contribute to design and commissioning activities, collaborate across engineering teams, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems, including switchgear/switchboard applications.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Experience developing HMI interfaces and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for industrial equipment and switchgear/switchboard applications.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Develop, configure, and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.
• Perform system integration, testing, commissioning, and startup support.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and technical documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Travel as needed for commissioning and on-site support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical schematics & P&IDs

Industrial networking

System integration & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Accelevation LLC is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Sterling, VA, to design, implement, and support industrial automation and control systems for switchgear and switchboard solutions. The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and system integration across manufacturing operations and field installations.

The candidate will contribute to design and commissioning activities, collaborate across engineering teams, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards