Controls Engineer (Mid-level)- Richmond, VA

Dubak Electrical Group LLC is seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer due to growth and expansion. The Controls Engineer will design, develop, and maintain control systems for our manufacturing and automation processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical design, ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and safety of our systems. Compensation and responsibilities will be based on experience, technical capability, and demonstrated competency.

Controls Engineer (Mid-level)

Typical Compensation Range: $85,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Experience: Typical 3-8 years

Independently executes design, programming, and commissioning tasks

Works under the direction of senior-level engineers and engineering manager

Owns subsystems or small projects

Regular client and field interaction

Performs service call for local clients

Ability to maintain project schedules

Contributes to project planning and execution

Ensures efficiency and client value

Writes technical scope of work and ability to estimate small controls projects

Primary position responsibilities, not limited to other tasks that may be assigned according to the project or needs of our client:

Electrical & Controls Design capability and working knowledge using AutoCAD

Develop, procurement, and material tracking utilizing control system bill of materials.

Experience and working knowledge of UL508A Standards

Design and review electrical schematics and control panel layouts.

Conduct testing, validation, and debugging of control systems.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams

Develop and implement automation and control strategies for manufacturing processes.

Perform system integration, including motor controls, sensors, and network communication.

Perform programming and troubleshooting of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Motion Control Systems, Safety Systems, Instrumentation, and Process Controls

Ability to troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, program, and specify for new installation or replacement of AC drives, control panel hardware, field instrumentation, and legacy PLC systems

Troubleshooting control system issues, helping support existing client applications, general client communication

Control System Programming: SCADA, HMI, and PLC code development

Develop functional design specifications, system manuals, FAT/SAT documentation, and submittals.

Lead control and automation projects utilizing skills in client technical sales, scope development, project engineering

Work within project teams consisting of clients, electrical engineers, control system programmers, and information system programmers to deliver integrated automation solutions

Provide plant check-out, commissioning, and start-up services at customer sites

Protection relay and power meter design, installation, and commissioning

Ability to mentor other engineers on the team

Review, modify, amend specifications and clauses

Traveling for this position is required, estimated at up to 60%

Qualifications for this position:

The level of responsibility, independence, and technical depth associated with the qualifications below will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and demonstrated competence.

Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Mid-level experience, typically 3–8 years, based on demonstrated technical competency and independence

Mid-level experience in engineering and development of integrated controls system solutions for container handling, packaging systems, line integration, batch or process-based manufacturing systems, control panel design, power metering

Experience or knowledge in HMI programming.

Primary HMI systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell FactoryTalk View, ME/SE and Ignition

Experience or knowledge in PLC programming.

Primary PLC systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell RSLogix 5/500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench (CCW)

Familiarity with control panel design and electrical schematics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with clients, engineers, electricians, and operations personnel.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Familiarity with BlueBeam

Ability of working independently and within a team

Ability to interpret plans and specifications  

Experience in design, programming, or maintaining building automation systems utilizing Niagara 4 software is a plus

Understanding of robotics, vision systems, and motion control is a plus

Final position level, title, and compensation will be determined based on experience, technical capability, and ability to perform independently.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Training Reimbursement Program

Positive Work/Life Balance

Opportunity for Advancement

Dubak Electrical Group, LLC  and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.