Control Engineer 2 (Onsite) - Military Veterans
M.C. Dean · Tysons, VA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at M.C. Dean (industrial) in Tysons, VA. Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Tooling, AutoCAD
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live controls postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $97k–$135k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 67%
- ✓ Automation 58%
- Team leadership 33%
- Robotics 25%
- Root cause 25%
- ✓ Tooling 25%
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Full description from M.C. DeanAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Estimates
- ◆Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
- ◆Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
- ◆Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
- ◆Evaluation and pricing of change orders
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 FactoryTalk View
- ✓AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
- ✓Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
- ✓VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
- ✓AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Education / Experience
- ✓Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
- ✓Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
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Overview
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'retechnical 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.
Design / Engineering
- •Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
- •Narrative Design Documents
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 o 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.
Managerial
Personnel Management
- •Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
- •Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
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.
- +VTScada experience, Water and Wastewater experience.
Abilities
- •Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- •Sitting for extended periods of time.
- •Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- •Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- •Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- •Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- •Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- •Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- •Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Pay Range
USD $86,720.00 - USD $107,700.00 /Yr.