Senior Automation Engineer

Control Infotech, Inc. is a North Carolina-based engineering and systems integration firm specializing in substation automation, Protection & Control integration, PLC/RTU systems, HMI/SCADA platforms, industrial networking, and OT cybersecurity for utilities and critical infrastructure clients.

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to lead the technical execution of complex power automation projects. This role carries responsibility for system architecture, PLC programming, design documentation, testing, and customer coordination. The position requires strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to take ownership of technical scope from concept through commissioning.

• Lead end-to-end control system engineering including requirements development, system architecture, and implementation.
• Develop PLC applications (Ladder, Structured Text, SFC) on Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent platforms.
• Engineer complete design packages including schematics, panel layouts, termination schedules, and bills of materials.
• Configure and integrate HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring, control, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company engineering processes.
• Conduct technical reviews, quality control, and support FAT and site commissioning activities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Experience in control systems engineering within utility, substation, or industrial automation environments.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET).
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact directly with clients and manage technical scope.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.

• Experience with digital substations or grid modernization projects.
• Familiarity with protective relays and protection coordination concepts.
• Exposure to database integration or cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
• Prior experience mentoring junior engineers.

• Direct involvement in mission-critical power infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to full project lifecycle execution from design through commissioning.
• Practical experience bridging power systems theory with field deployment.
• Clear pathway toward advanced technical leadership within a specialized engineering organization.