Control Engineer
Job in
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Engineers 4
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Responsibilities- Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
- Narrative Design Documents
- Requirements Analysis
- Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
- Preparation of Specifications
- Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
- Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
- Internal/External Comment Resolution
- Programming
- Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
- Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
- Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
- Author testing / commissioning procedures
- Preparation of test reports
- Originates test procedures
- Commissioning of deployed systems
- Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
- Perform Factory and Field Testing
- Maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
- Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
- Estimates
- Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
- Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
- Assist senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
- Evaluate and price change orders.
- Personnel Management
- Assign technical tasks and coordinate with entry‑level engineers.
- Assign tasks and coordinate with Technical Staff.
- Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
- Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
- Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
- Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
- Experience using testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software
- Experience in computer networks
- Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
- Standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
- Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
- Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least one of the following platforms:
- Siemens (SIMATIC)
- Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
- Schneider Electric (Modicon)
- Tridium Niagara Framework
- ABB (AC500, AC800M)
- Omron
- KMC Controls
- Johnson Controls Metasys
- Honeywell WEBS
- Johnson Control FX
- Siemens Desigo/Apogee
- Distech Controls
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- GE Intelligent Platforms
- Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least one of the following platforms:
- AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
- Ignition by Inductive Automation
- GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
- Siemens WinCC
- Rockwell Automation Factory Talk View
- AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
- Intellution FIX
32/HMI
32 (Historical) by GE Digital - VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
- AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
- Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
- Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) relevant to field
- Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as:
Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc. - Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical…
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