Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA
Westinghouse Electric · Other, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Westinghouse Electric (industrial) in Other, MA.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $119k–$165k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 31 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $119k–$165k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 74%
- Automation 71%
- Robotics 35%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
- AutoCAD 23%
- Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Westinghouse Electric in Other
2 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in controls roles at Westinghouse Electric.
- Instrumentation Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Project Controls Specialist · Controls · Specialist
Full description from Westinghouse ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your Day-to-Day
- ◆Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for renewable energy projects
- ◆Program PLCs using various methods including function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic
- ◆Configure and maintain SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling PV and BESS installations
- ◆Develop and test HMI interfaces using Ignition platform
- ◆Develop control narratives, O&M manuals, and Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) for projects
- ◆Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for all projects
- ◆Troubleshoot control system issues and implement appropriate solutions
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
- ◆Document control system designs, configurations, and modifications
- ◆Support commissioning and startup activities for new and modified systems
Who You Are
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- ✓15 years of experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems
- ✓Proficiency in programming using function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic
- ✓Experience with protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
- ✓Experience with Schneider M340 or M580 PLCs
- ✓Experience with Ignition HMI platform
- ✓Knowledge of renewable energy systems, solar PV and battery storage
- ✓Understanding of electrical power systems and instrumentation
- ✓Experience with project lifecycle from design through commissioning
- ✓Familiarity with industry best practices for control systems
qualifications
and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to 70.00/hr.
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Opportunity Overview
Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA position based in Juno Beach, FL. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems for their PV (Photovoltaic) and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI development.
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