Senior Control Systems Engineer
Senior Control Systems Engineer I in Pittsburgh, PA
$60/hr. - $70/hr.
Contract role with hybrid work environment (Monday and Friday remote, Tuesday through Thursday in office)
We're looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, programming, and startup of industrial control systems across a variety of complex projects. This role plays a key part on project teams from early concept and FEED through construction and commissioning, serving as the control systems discipline lead and coordinating internal and external resources.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the design of industrial facility control system architectures, hardware, and software
- Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, DCS, and historian-based control systems
- Serve as the controls discipline lead, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Develop control system documentation including specifications, drawings, datasheets, test documents, and reports
- Perform detailed design of control panels, networks, software, and field wiring
- Support FEED studies, cost estimates, and EPC execution phases
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and clients
- Review and solicit bids for control system equipment and services
- Participate in and lead project meetings, providing progress updates and technical presentations
- Support site startup activities including loop checks, troubleshooting, network testing, and system acceptance testing
What We're Looking For:
- BS in Engineering required; MS preferred
- PE license preferred; PMP certification is a plus
- 6+ years of related control systems engineering experience
- Strong understanding of PFDs and P&IDs
- Expert-level PLC programming skills (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text)
- Extensive experience with Rockwell Automation tools (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Historian)
- Working knowledge of Schneider, Siemens, Wonderware, or equivalent platforms is a plus
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet)
- Hands-on experience with VFD setup, programming, and troubleshooting (PowerFlex preferred)
- Solid understanding of closed-loop control systems, signal analysis, and digital filtering
- Experience within CAE platforms preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Willingness to travel and support on-site startup activities as needed
This is a great opportunity for a senior-level controls engineer who enjoys leading technically challenging projects and seeing systems through from concept to commissioning.
Interested candidates may send their resumes directly to Brandon at [email protected]
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