Controls Engineer – Orlando, FL | Relocation Possible

A leading engineering group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design develop and implement complex control systems for largescale automation projects. This role spans the full lifecycle from blanksheet system design to programming testing commissioning and troubleshooting. Youll work across entertainment manufacturing and advanced automation environments often serving as the technical lead on highvisibility projects.

This is a role for someone who thrives in deep technical work loves solving complex control challenges and enjoys seeing their systems come to life in the real world.

What Youll Do

• Lead electrical and controls engineering for largescale automation projects.

• Design control systems from scratch (hardware software networks).

• Create electrical panel designs power calculations and component selections.

• Perform risk assessments hazard analyses and safetycritical design work.

• Develop PLC/DCS logic using ladder logic structured text and other languages.

• Produce detailed documentation: schematics network layouts test plans descriptions of operation and maintenance plans.

• Conduct system integration with other engineering disciplines.

• Optimize panel locations and system layouts to reduce voltage drop and improve efficiency.

• Manage vendor scope and ensure compliance with codes standards and client requirements.

• Troubleshoot control systems using trending test logic and rootcause analysis.

• Implement smart diagnostics to prevent cascading faults.

• Support installation commissioning startup and debugging.

• Act as technical lead and mentor junior engineers/technicians.

• Work on automation projects across entertainment manufacturing and ridesystem environments.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or directly related discipline).

• 5 years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above.

• Strong experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting tools.

• Proficiency with PLC/DCS programming (ladder logic required; structured text required; C/VB preferred).

• Experience with major industrial platforms (AllenBradley Siemens etc.).

• Understanding of distributed I/O ethernetbased systems and network delays.

• Ability to perform system design calculations (short circuit harmonics load flow grounding relay design etc.).

• Experience with safety system implementation (SIL/PL preferred).

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidiscipline engineering teams.

• Ability to travel up to 30% and work offshifts during commissioning when needed.

• Comfortable working in office industrial and construction environments.

Additional Information :

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb lift push pull mount/dismount equipment.

• Clear speech hearing color perception and dexterity for handson work.

• Frequent computer use and onsite presence.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time