Senior Controls Engineer

E Tech Group • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the design, deployment, testing, and maintenance of control system projects. The role includes implementing, testing, and starting up technical solutions developed by the engineer or others. The engineer collaborates with customers and colleagues, takes direction from project management leaders, and provides frequent work-status updates to management and customers. The position involves a flexible work schedule and travel as needed to support control-system design, development, and startup at client facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in the control system industry.
• Ability to work independently on projects and tasks with an organized, methodical approach.
• Basic understanding of control-system network topologies.
• Instrumentation calibration and startup experience.
• Experience commissioning in live environments.
• Willingness to travel 30–50%, mostly locally, with remote support.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC- or DDC-controlled data center projects.
• Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, OPC UA/DA, and Allen-Bradley Rockwell or Schneider PLCs.
• Experience with building management and HVAC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution as a team member, from design through implementation.
• Develop and modify design documentation, including drawing packages, methods of procedure, sequences of operations, and testing scripts.
• Perform quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs.
• Provide onsite and remote support for commissioning control-system design changes.
• Coordinate with installation companies to monitor progress, conduct installation QA/QC, test procedures, document observations, and communicate progress to the team.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule and travel as needed to participate in control-system design, development, and startup at client facilities.
• Represent E Tech Group’s Core Values, prioritizing the success of the company and its clients and the professional development of associates.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching; employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment in medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time off.
• Training and continuing education from day one, with learning and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior