Senior Controls Engineer in Richmond

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Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Senior Level Controls Engineer to lead and manage projects, primarily in the Water and Waste Water Industry. This role would primarily support projects within Richmond Virginia and the surrounding areas. The ideal candidate should have at least 7+ years of experience in the industry, and should be proficient in programming SCADA, PLCs, and OITs. In addition, the candidate should have experience with a wide range of industrial instrumentation and its integration in process controls.

Responsibilities:

Leads the design, development, and implementation of complex control systems, including OITs, PLCs, and SCADA. Mentors junior engineers, oversees system integration, and ensures compliance with industry standards like ISA. Conducts advanced troubleshooting, optimizes system performance, and drives innovation in automation solutions.

- Design, program, and commission industrial control systems
- Develop PLC and OIT programs for control systems
- Configure and integrate SCADA systems with PLC and HMI systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with industrial control systems
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Minimum Requirements:

- Associates degree in Engineering or related field

- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial controls engineering

- Advanced proficiency in PLC programming, and troubleshooting in Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Block of Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens. Must also have experience with User Defined Data Types and Add-On Instructions.

- Advanced proficiency in OIT programming, and troubleshooting in at least 2 of the following platforms. Vijeo Designer, FactoryTalk View ME, WinCC, WINDIO, Unilogics, Visilogics, C-More.

- Advanced proficiency in SCADA programming, and troubleshooting of at-least 3 of the following platforms. VTScada, Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE, iFix, GeoSCADA, Citect, WinCC, Wonderware, or Iconics.

- Advanced proficiency in Electrical Design

- Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISA).

- Experience in mentoring and complex system integration.

- Experience with Technical Leadership of complex projects.

- Experience with a wide variety of industrial instrumentation including but not limited to: Temperature controllers, Pressure transducers, Flow meters, Level sensors

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

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