Senior Controls Engineer

E Tech Group • Ashburn, VA

22h

About The Position

E Tech Group is an engineering and system integration firm that provides IT automation and control solutions to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. The Senior Controls Engineer supports the design, deployment, testing, and maintenance of control system projects, including implementing, testing, and starting up technical solutions developed by the engineer or others. The role requires collaboration with customers and colleagues, following direction from project management leaders, and providing frequent work-status updates to management and customers. The engineer may need to work a flexible schedule and travel to client facilities to contribute to the design, development, and startup of control systems.

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 A/B 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.
• Work with installation companies to monitor progress, perform installation QA/QC, test procedures, document observations, and communicate progress to the team.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule and travel as necessary 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, clients, and professional development of associates.
• Provide frequent work-status updates to management and customers.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching and prompt enrollment; 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.

What This Job Offers

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