Senior Control Systems Engineer

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Manassas, VA, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Industrial • Automation
The Role
Designs and leads building automation projects, including instrumentation and electrical design, control panel documentation, HMI and DDC/PLC/DCS configuration, system testing, commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations. Performs onsite startup and functional testing, develops commissioning documentation and training materials, and supports HVAC and plant utility control systems.
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Overview

Senior Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

  • Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
  • Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
  • Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
  • Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

  • Participate in customer design review meetings
  • Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
  • Configure user interface and HMI screens
  • Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
  • Draft system documentation from templates
  • Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

  • Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
  • Install project software and configuration onto site systems
  • Participate in point-to-point loop checks
  • Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
  • Participate in functional tests of all systems
  • Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
  • Program field modifications as required
  • Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
  • Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system
Qualifications

Technical Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
  • 8+ years of experience in related field/industry
  • Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
    • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
    • Aveva System Platform
    • Inductive Ignition Perspective
    • Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
  • Other useful technologies include:
    • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
    • Tridium: Niagara N4
    • SQL
    • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
    • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
  • Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
  • Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
  • Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive Base Salary: $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience 

  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results 

  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments 

  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match 

  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time 

  • Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related technical degree
  • 8+ years of experience in a related field or industry
  • Controls experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite, RSLogix/Studio 5000, or PlantPAx DCS
  • Controls experience with AVEVA System Platform
  • Controls experience with Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective
  • Controls experience with Distech BACnet and LON controllers or Eclypse Controllers
  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems
  • Understanding of HVAC and plant utility sequences of operation and P&IDs
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and executing functional testing plans
  • Experience specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
  • Experience with Johnson Controls Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
  • Experience with Tridium Niagara N4
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as VBA or Python
  • Knowledge of Kepware OPC Server, ThinManager, or VMware
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The Company
647 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

RoviSys Building Technologies (RBT) is a global provider of building automation services and solutions for industrial, commercial, and mission-critical applications in existing facilities and new construction. Founded as an expansion of RoviSys, the company integrates building management systems, environmental and enterprise systems, energy and load management, lighting, gas and water controls, and related infrastructure to improve facility performance, efficiency, and connectivity.

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