Industrial​/DC Control Engineer

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of advanced control systems for power generation and renewable energy equipment
.

The engineer will work on a major Woodward project, developing the control logic that determines how engines, generators, and associated power systems operate and respond under different conditions
.

This is a hands-on controls position combining PLC programming, SCADA integration, control panel design, networking, testing, and field commissioning
.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of advanced control systems for power generation and renewable energy equipment
.

The engineer will work on a major Woodward project, developing the control logic that determines how engines, generators, and associated power systems operate and respond under different conditions
.

This is a hands-on controls position combining PLC programming, SCADA integration, control panel design, networking, testing, and field commissioning
.

• Develop and program control systems for engines, generators, and power-generation equipment

• Program PLC/DDC systems using ladder logic and structured text

• Configure and integrate SCADA and HMI systems

• Develop control sequences and logic governing equipment operation and response

• Integrate PLCs, controllers, instrumentation, and associated electrical equipment

• Design and review control panels using AutoCAD and/or EPLAN

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks

• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and system validation

• Support field installation, start-up, testing, and commissioning

• Troubleshoot controls, communications, and system-integration issues

• Work closely with engineering, project, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering
  , or similar

• 2+ years of relevant controls experience

• Master's degree candidates may be considered with limited professional experience

• PLC and/or DDC programming experience

• Strong understanding of ladder logic and structured text

• SCADA/HMI configuration and integration experience

• Industrial networking experience

• Control panel design experience

• Experience with factory and/or field testing and commissioning

• Active Public Trust clearance or higher

• Valid driver's license

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

PLC / DDC

• Siemens SIMATIC

• Allen-Bradley / PlantPAx

• Schneider Modicon

• ABB

• Omron

• Johnson Controls FX

SCADA / HMI

• Ignition

• AVEVA / Wonderware

• GE iFIX

• Siemens WinCC

• Rockwell Factory Talk

• Citect

• VTScada

• PI System

• Certified Automation Professional (
  CAP
  )

• Certified SCADA Security Architect (
  CSSA
  )

• Engineer in Training (
  EIT
  )

• Design-Build Institute of America (
  DBIA
  ) certification

• PLC and/or SCADA manufacturer certifications

• Previous experience with engine, generator, power-generation, or renewable-energy controls

This isn't simply a standard PLC role controlling production machinery. The engineer will be developing the control logic behind engines and generators
, determining how critical power-generation equipment behaves, responds, and operates within the wider energy system.

It's a strong opportunity for a controls engineer looking to move further into power generation, energy systems, and advanced automation projects
.