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DCS Programmer

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Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
Join Us! Seeking DeltaV and/or Foxboro experience!

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Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

Role: DCS Programmer

Salary: 110K-140K 10% bonus

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Ideally, we would like for the person to live in the Virginia Beach area (Hampton Roads) of Virginia so we can create a physical office, but we would consider them to live in the Mid-Atlantic region for the customers we support (Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina).

Our client serves as a long-term technical and strategic partner to the pulp and paper mills across the region. The team supports customers through automation, process optimization, capital equipment, and lifecycle services, working in mission-critical industrial environments where reliability, safety, and performance matter.

Why join us?

Growth and Stability and Full Benefits

Job Details

For DCS Programmers, the client offers the opportunity to work on real-world, production-critical automation systems that directly impact mill operations.

This role is hands-on and customer-facing, involving DCS configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and commissioning across multiple mill sites.

You'll work closely with operators, engineers, and maintenance teams to modernize legacy systems, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.

The environment rewards technical depth, autonomy, and problem-solving, and is ideal for engineers who enjoy being close to the process-not just writing code from a desk.

DCS Programmer

Our Pulp & Paper division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced DCS Programmer to join our team in the Hampton Roads area (Virginia Beach, VA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation, with specific expertise in Foxboro, DeltaV. This role involves developing, implementing, and optimizing DCS programs to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety for our North American customers.

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

  • Design and develop DCS programming solutions for process control and automation in the Pulp & Paper sector.
  • Implement and configure Foxboro, DeltaV systems to meet project specifications and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate DCS with other plant systems.
  • Conduct system testing and validation to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in DCS technology and apply best practices in system programming.

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in DCS programming with preference in the Pulp & Paper industry.
  • Proficiency with Foxboro.
  • Proficiency with DeltaV control systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Legally entitled to work in the US
  • Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%)

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Salary : $110,000 - $140,000

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