Senior Controls Engineer

***Full-Time W2 | US Citizens & Green Card Holders Only***

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer | Electrical & Automation | Orlando, FL | W2 Only

Location: Orlando, FL | Work Model: 100% Onsite | Travel: Up to 30%

About the Role:
Join a 100% employee-owned, ENR Top 500 engineering firm as a Senior Controls Engineer in Orlando, FL. This hands-on role focuses on electrical and control system design for large-scale industrial automation and entertainment projects. You'll lead system design from concept to commissioning, including PLC programming, electrical panel design, network integration, and on-site troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control systems (hardware, software, network) from scratch.
• Develop and program PLC/DCS systems using Ladder Logic and Structured Text (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Create electrical panel layouts, perform power calculations, and ensure system safety and reliability.
• Integrate control systems with cross-functional teams and facility designs.
• Prepare detailed system documentation, schematics, and test/commissioning plans.
• Troubleshoot, start up, and commission complex control systems onsite.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, ASTM, and local regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with vendors and contractors.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on Controls/Automation Engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Proven experience in electrical system design, panel layout, and field device integration.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning experience in industrial automation or manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work onsite with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in safety-critical environments (SIL/PL, attractions, ASTM standards).
• AutoCAD experience for electrical/control system documentation.
• Exposure to multiple PLC languages beyond Ladder Logic.

Why Join Us:

• 100% employee-owned ESOP with long-term project stability.
• Competitive base salary ($110K–$140K) + bonus + ESOP.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k), and more.
• Work on cutting-edge automation projects with a collaborative, technical team.

Apply Today: Take your Controls Engineering career to the next level with an industry-leading, employee-owned firm where your expertise drives innovation and project success.

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