Controls Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support large-scale automation and control system integration projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys designing systems from a blank sheet of paper and owning projects from concept through commissioning.

You’ll work on technically complex systems within industries such as entertainment and manufacturing, with opportunities to serve as a technical lead on high-impact projects.

• Design electrical and control systems from scratch, including hardware, software, and networks

• Lead control system architecture, panel design, power calculations, and component selection

• Develop efficient, reliable PLC/DCS control logic

• Perform risk assessments, hazard analysis, and safety‑critical system design (SIL/PL knowledge preferred)

• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation (schematics, network layouts, test plans, O&M documents)

• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, vendors, and facility designers

• Support installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting

• Serve as a technical lead, guiding engineers, technicians, and contractors

• Support off‑shift work as needed during installation and commissioning

• PLC/DCS programming (Ladder Logic & Structured Text required)

• Control system calculations: short circuit, load flow, harmonics, and noise mitigation

• Processor and network performance analysis (scan time, I/O timing, delays)

• Safety‑critical and redundant system design

• Motion control and automated system integration

• Advanced diagnostics and root‑cause troubleshooting

• AutoCAD (preferred)

• PLC platforms:
  Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar

• Programming languages:
  Ladder Logic (required), Structured Text (required), C++ / Visual Basic (preferred)

• Ethernet‑based distributed I/O systems

• Microsoft Windows & Office tools

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5+ years of hands‑on controls engineering experience

• Strong understanding of codes, standards, and contract documentation

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

• Attractions, safety engineering, or ride system experience is a plus

• Onsite at client locations (5 days per week)

• Office, industrial, and construction environments

• Travel typically ~10%, up to 30% during peak project phases

• Physically active role requiring access to equipment and control panels

• Orlando, Florida

• $100,000 - $140,000