Controls Programmer – Field‑Focused Industrial Automation
About The Position
Controls Programmer – Field‑Focused Industrial Automation Location: Sterling, VA Travel: Regional travel for commissioning and field support Position Summary The Controls Programmer develops, implements, and troubleshoots control programs for industrial and building automation systems. This is a hands‑on, field‑connected programming role, supporting commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting at active job sites-not a desk‑only programming position. Controls Programmers translate sequences of operation into working logic, graphics, alarms, and trends for BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of industrial or building automation programming experience
- Experience with platforms such as: Niagara Ignition PLC‑based systems (Rockwell preferred)
- Strong understanding of control sequences and real‑world system behavior
- Ability to troubleshoot systems in live operational environments
- Comfort working on job sites, in electrical rooms, and with field teams
Responsibilities
- Program DDC controllers and/or PLCs using approved standards
- Build control logic, point databases, alarms, trends, and schedules
- Develop HMI/graphics for operator and maintenance use
- Support field commissioning and functional testing activities
- Troubleshoot logic, I/O, communications, and device issues onsite
- Configure and document BACnet and Modbus communications
- Maintain backups, version control, and accurate configuration documentation
- Support FAT/SAT testing and commissioning checklists
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
