Senior Controls Engineer – Industrial & Critical Power SCADA Solutions

SMT INC • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Rise Power Systems designs and delivers industrial solutions and critical power products, including eHouse-integrated systems, metering, power distribution controls, and motor-driven applications utilizing VFDs. We are vertically integrated with SMT, Inc. (est. 1969), leveraging in-house manufacturing to accelerate development, strengthen quality control, and scale standardized product platforms.

As part of our growth, we are building UL-certified product lines aligned with:
• UL 1558 (Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear)
• ANSI/IEEE C37 series (switchgear and power distribution equipment)
• UL 845 (Motor Control Centers)
• UL 508 (Industrial Control Pannels)
• UL 62368-1 Information Technology (IT)
Our focus is delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable power and automation solutions through disciplined engineering and product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience delivering PLC/SCADA systems in industrial or power-related environments.
• Strong understanding of three-phase power systems, control power, wiring practices, and electrical safety.
• Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 PLC programming and structured troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
• Practical knowledge of industrial networking and common protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU minimum).
• Strong documentation skills and disciplined approach to configuration and change control.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CODESYS-based PLC platforms and reusable control libraries.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA (tag modeling, alarming, historian).
• Familiarity with protective device integration (breakers, relays, trip units).
• Experience integrating VFDs/drives, MCC equipment, UPS/generators, metering, or environmental monitoring systems.
• OT cybersecurity awareness and secure remote access concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC and SCADA architectures for industrial and critical power applications.
• Develop core controls deliverables including sequences of operation, I/O lists, control narratives, and cause-and-effect logic.
• Implement and troubleshoot PLC logic including interlocks, permissives, alarms, and fail-safe behaviors.
• Integrate power equipment, metering, and third-party devices into control and SCADA systems (including VFDs/drives and motor control components as applicable).
• Support system validation, FAT/SAT execution, and commissioning activities.
• Implement and support industrial communications using standard protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet-based protocols, OPC UA).
• Maintain clear, controlled documentation aligned with company standards and change management practices.
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, suppliers, and field teams to support successful delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance Options, Pet Insurance
• 401k with company match
• PTO and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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