Control Engineer 3-Winchester, VA
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Control Engineer
Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water/wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.
Responsibilities
Design / Engineering
- Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
- Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
- Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
- Internal/External Comment Resolution
Programming
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Maintenance
Managerial Responsibilities
Qualifications
Field Experience
- 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
Tools / Software
- Experience in computer networks
- Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
- Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Requirements
- 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 1 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 1 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
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
- Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
- Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in 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.
Education / Experience
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 3 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience
Abilities
- Exposur…
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