Senior PLC Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer – PLC / Industrial Automation | Orlando, FL (Onsite)

Salary: $110K–$140K + Bonus + ESOP
Schedule: 100% Onsite | ~10% Travel

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead PLC programming, electrical design, and control system integration for large-scale automation projects. This is a hands-on role focused on designing systems from scratch and supporting startup/commissioning across industrial and entertainment environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design PLC/DCS control systems (hardware, software, networks) from concept to commissioning
• Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens) using Ladder Logic & Structured Text
• Develop electrical panels, power calculations, and system layouts
• Lead system integration, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Perform hazard analysis and safety system design (SIL/PL)
• Create documentation: schematics, I/O lists, network diagrams, test plans

Required Qualifications

• 8–10+ years Controls / Automation Engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming from scratch (Rockwell or Siemens)
• Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing, or system integration
• Solid knowledge of control hardware, instrumentation, and distributed I/O
• Hands-on commissioning & troubleshooting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred

• AutoCAD for electrical/control system design
• Experience with safety-critical systems (SIL/PL, ASTM)
• Motion control or attractions/ride systems

Why Join

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) – long-term wealth building
• ENR Top 500 firm & leading System Integrator
• Work on complex, large-scale automation projects
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Tuition