Controls Engineer Orlando FL

Job Description

A leading engineering group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex control systems for large‑scale automation projects. This role spans the full lifecycle — from blank‑sheet system design to programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting. You’ll work across entertainment, manufacturing, and advanced automation environments, often serving as the technical lead on high‑visibility projects.

This is a role for someone who thrives in deep technical work, loves solving complex control challenges, and enjoys seeing their systems come to life in the real world.

• Lead electrical and controls engineering for large‑scale automation projects.

• Design control systems from scratch (hardware, software, networks).

• Create electrical panel designs, power calculations, and component selections.

• Perform risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety‑critical design work.

• Develop PLC/DCS logic using ladder logic, structured text, and other languages.

• Produce detailed documentation: schematics, network layouts, test plans, descriptions of operation, and maintenance plans.

• Conduct system integration with other engineering disciplines.

• Optimize panel locations and system layouts to reduce voltage drop and improve efficiency.

• Manage vendor scope and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.

• Troubleshoot control systems using trending, test logic, and root‑cause analysis.

• Implement “smart diagnostics” to prevent cascading faults.

• Support installation, commissioning, startup, and debugging.

• Act as technical lead and mentor junior engineers/technicians.

• Work on automation projects across entertainment, manufacturing, and ride‑system environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or directly related discipline).

• 5+ years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above.

• Strong experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting tools.

• Proficiency with PLC/DCS programming (ladder logic required; structured text required; C++/VB preferred).

• Experience with major industrial platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

• Understanding of distributed I/O, ethernet‑based systems, and network delays.

• Ability to perform system design calculations (short circuit, harmonics, load flow, grounding, relay design, etc.).

• Experience with safety system implementation (SIL/PL preferred).

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multi‑discipline engineering teams.

• Ability to travel up to 30% and work off‑shifts during commissioning when needed.

• Comfortable working in office, industrial, and construction environments.

Additional Information

• Ability to climb, lift, push, pull, mount/dismount equipment.

• Clear speech, hearing, color perception, and dexterity for hands‑on work.

• Frequent computer use and onsite presence.

$100,000-$100,000 per year