Senior Industrial Controls Lead — Onsite in Roanoke

Careerscape

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 159,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Careerscape in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Senior Control Systems Lead Engineer for a confidential client. This full-time onsite role leads complex automation projects from design through commissioning, combining control-system engineering with customer collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, review specifications, develop PLC/HMI/SCADA applications, and champion system integration, cybersecurity, and robust testing. Onsite interviews include practical exercises and leadership discussions.

Qualifications

Experience leading industrial automation projects from design through commissioning.
Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA development skills with attention to cybersecurity.
Ability to mentor engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, programming, testing, implementation, and commissioning of industrial control systems.
Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for new installations and system upgrades.
Design and review electrical controls, control panels, instrumentation, and system architecture.
Review customer specifications and prepare or evaluate system-design documentation.
Serve as technical lead for complex automation and system-integration projects.
Integrate industrial networking and control technologies.
Guide and mentor engineers and programmers.
Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, project planning, and proposal development.
Support field troubleshooting and commissioning.