Controls Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support large-scale automation and control system integration projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys designing systems from a blank sheet of paper and owning projects from concept through commissioning.

Youll work on technically complex systems within industries such as entertainment and manufacturing with opportunities to serve as a technical lead on high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems from scratch including hardware software and networks

• Lead control system architecture panel design power calculations and component selection

• Develop efficient reliable PLC/DCS control logic

• Perform risk assessments hazard analysis and safety-critical system design (SIL/PL knowledge preferred)

• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation (schematics network layouts test plans O&M documents)

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams vendors and facility designers

• Support installation commissioning startup and troubleshooting

• Serve as a technical lead guiding engineers technicians and contractors

• Support off-shift work as needed during installation and commissioning

Technical Focus Areas

• PLC/DCS programming (Ladder Logic & Structured Text required)

• Control system calculations: short circuit load flow harmonics and noise mitigation

• Processor and network performance analysis (scan time I/O timing delays)

• Safety-critical and redundant system design

• Motion control and automated system integration

• Advanced diagnostics and root-cause troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD (preferred)

• PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley Siemens or similar

• Programming languages: Ladder Logic (required) Structured Text (required) C / Visual Basic (preferred)

• Ethernet-based distributed I/O systems

• Microsoft Windows & Office tools

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
  

• 5 years of hands-on controls engineering experience

• Strong understanding of codes standards and contract documentation

• Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills

• Attractions safety engineering or ride system experience is a plus

Work Environment & Travel

• Onsite at client locations (5 days per week)

• Office industrial and construction environments

• Travel typically 10% up to 30% during peak project phases

• Physically active role requiring access to equipment and control panels

Location

• Orlando Florida

Compensation

• $100000 - $140000