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Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & System Integration | Orlando, FL | W2 OnlyLocation: Orlando, FL | Onsite | U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders onlySalary: $110K–$140K Bonus ESOPAbout the Role: Join a 100% employee-owned engineering firm as a Senior Controls Engineer in Orlando, FL. Lead the design, programming, and integration of industrial automation and control systems across manufacturing and entertainment projects. You'll work hands-on with PLC programming, electrical panel design, system startup, and commissioning, supporting projects from concept to completion.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement control systems from scratch, including hardware, software, and network integration.Program PLCs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens) using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.Create electrical panels, perform power calculations, and optimize system layout.Troubleshoot and commission complex control systems onsite.Develop detailed documentation: system design, software logic, panel schematics, network layouts, and maintenance plans.Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, vendors, and clients to ensure safety, compliance, and functionality.Support safety-critical and regulated projects (ASTM, SIL/PL concepts) where applicable.Required Qualifications:8 years of hands-on controls/automation engineering experience.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field with direct controls experience).Proven experience with PLC programming, industrial automation hardware, and field device integration.Experience with AutoCAD for controls documentation.Strong troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning skills.Comfortable working onsite, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and traveling up to 30% (typically 10%).Preferred Qualifications:Experience in safety-critical environments, attractions, or manufacturing automation.Knowledge of multiple PLC languages (Structured Text, Ladder Logic).Experience with electrical panel design, networked I/O systems, and safety engineering.Why Join Us:100% employee-owned ESOP firm with 40 years of industry historyTop-rated ENR Engineering News Record firm & system integrator giantComprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, and moreHands-on, technically challenging projects with long-term stability
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000