Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Automation & Process Control

Are you ready to advance your career as a Controls Engineer? Join a dynamic team in Chesapeake, VA, contributing to impactful projects in the Water‑Wastewater and Manufacturing industries. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled systems integrator to take on diverse challenges from concept through commissioning, with strong opportunities for professional growth.

• Design innovative automation control systems based on customer requirements
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects
• Specify and select electrical equipment and instrumentation, applying sound engineering principles and industry standards
• Produce detailed electrical and P& for production and field use
• Troubleshoot critical hardware and software issues in control systems
• Debug and calibrate Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and manufacturing control systems
• Commission, power‑up, and optimize control systems for water/wastewater, automotive, and manufacturing applications
• Follow established processes and contribute to continuous improvement through standardized design platforms

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with 1‑2 years’ experience, or 2‑5 years equivalent hands‑on automation programming experience
• 2+ years in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave, Factory Talk, Maple, VTSCADA, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.)
• Proficient in industrial electrical troubleshooting (480 VAC 3‑phase, 120 VAC, 24 VDC systems, and VFDs)
• Proven ability to identify, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot automation controls and process instrumentation (motor starters, VFDs, flow/pressure/level transmitters)
• Detail‑oriented, with strong documentation and organizational skills (drawings, BOMs, specifications)
• Logical and systematic problem‑solver willing to dig deep to resolve challenges
• Knowledgeable in NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and other industry standards and regulations
• Able to read, revise, and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and set VFD parameters
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% as required (current workload may require less)
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States without the need for sponsorship

• Immediate contract opportunity with potential for permanent hire
• Full benefits package from day one
• Join a respected, growing team working on essential infrastructure and industrial projects
• Develop your skills in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment
• Work on the full project lifecycle, making a visible impact

If you have a passion for automation and control systems and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to take your career to the next level.

Kelly offers employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. Eligible employees have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus, holiday pay, transit spending account, and paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.