Senior Controls Engineer

3 months ago


Arlington, United States TAI Engineering Full time

Looking for variety and technical challenges? We're searching for a forward-thinking and client facing Senior Controls Engineer/PM to support the operation and maintenance of Distributed Control Systems within a mission critical facility in Arlington, VA. This is no ordinary engineering role – you'll be actively managing projects at a facility that is on the leading edge and actively pursuing integrating a very diverse set of building automation systems, industrial controls, sub metering systems, and operator interfaces. You’ll be a strategic thinker who ensures our projects meet and exceed our client’s needs.


Projects variety examples:

  • Adding instrumentation and integrating into control systems.
  • Replacing control system panels with panels that have up-to-date equipment.
  • Troubleshooting devices that have stopped functioning and proposing solutions.
  • Reviewing systems to recommend spare parts to be purchased.


Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

  • Being a Subject Matter Expert on the control system and provide consul to all the stakeholders.
  • Work with a talented team of controls engineers and technicians; providing guidance and mentorship.
  • Designing and implementing small control system related continuous improvement projects.
  • Programing changes to the PLC and HMI system.
  • Troubleshooting controls related issues.
  • Management of TAIs field office which includes:
  • Coordinating the schedule of PM and other work with the customer and control techs.
  • Review of all reports generated.
  • Front line oversight of the two Control Techs
  • Support and supervise Control Techs in the calibration and maintenance of controls devices. Examples of such devices are Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Transmitters, Motor starters, VFDs, Analyzers, and valves.
  • PLC System software support, to include updating regularly released patches and version upgrades by Allen Bradley or other PLC manufacturers.
  • Interface with clients to understand their needs and translate them into exceptional designs.
  • Ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends.


You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

  • Minimum of ten (10) years’ industry experience.
  • Minimum 5 years with industrial controls with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Hardware.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc.) OR at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA is required, preferably with ICONICS GENESIS64 HMI software package.
  • Experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, building automation, and related systems.
  • Management Experience a plus
  • Control System Design experience is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with a diverse team and clientele.
  • A strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
  • The ability to think strategically and translate our client’s business goals into engineering solutions.


What TAI offers:

  • The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
  • The ability to balance your work and family activities.
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.


If you're interested in learning more about TAI Engineering and what made us a top-20 partner to the manufacturing sector per Engineering News Record (ENR), please visit us at www.taiengineering.com.



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