Controls Engineer

1 month ago


Orlando, Florida, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer based in Orlando, FL. This role involves handling project requirements related to control system design, including DCS/PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, and providing check-out support and start-up assistance. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems to meet process requirements, ensuring compliance with local or government agency codes, and developing detailed documents for control configuration and design. The role also involves performing system design calculations and analyses, developing schematics on AutoCAD, and acting as a technical lead and project manager on smaller projects.

Hard Skills

  • Ethernet-based control systems
  • safety systems
  • instrumentation
  • components
  • logic programming
  • DCS programming (e.g., DeltaV, Experion, 800xA)
  • instrumentation and controls/PLC system design (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens)
  • safety PLCs
  • Factory and Site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT)
  • AutoCAD
  • Project management

Soft Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Technical competence
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment
  • Leadership for guiding lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in ORLANDO, Florida.

Work Environment

Join a small local team of five in our theme park division based in Windermere. The role primarily involves onsite work at local theme parks, with a laid-back team atmosphere. Each division operates independently, and there may be potential travel up to 35%, although all work for this group is based in Orlando.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ) for other accommodation options.




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