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Lead Control Systems Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions
Manassas, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026
Lead Control Systems Engineer - Manassas, VAOverviewLead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project.ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Sales Support (10%)Provide technical guidance and act as a part of the leadership team for a project team of 25 engineersIdentify and assign tasks within the project teamAssist with change order generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for changes in project scope Instrumentation & Electrical Design (20%)Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawingsEvaluate instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the projectEvaluate and select controls hardware appropriate for the projectCompile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardwareCreate panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosuresProcure project hardwareProvide technical support for panel fabrication techniciansInspect completed control enclosuresSystem Design and Configuration (20%)Lead customer design review meetingsConfigure user interface and HMI screensConfigure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithmsExecute internal functional and quality control testingDraft system documentationAssist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testingOnsite System Startup (50%)Install project software and configuration onto site systemsParticipate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentationPerform software calibration and tuningConduct functional tests of all systemsTroubleshoot installation discrepanciesSupport additional customer testingProgram field modifications as requiredTrain customer representatives on operations and maintenance of systemPreferred Experience:  Expertise in any of the following control systems & software platforms:Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Factory Talk)Schneider (Modicon, AVEVA, Citect, PI, Wonderware/Archestra)Inductive Automation IgnitionDistechNiagaraElectrical low voltage installation and subcontractor management experienceBasic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems, HVAC sequences of operation, P&IDs, instrumentation & control valves, and plant utility systems including chiller & boiler plants, and electrical switchgear & single line diagrams detailing distribution of electricity throughout a facility.Onsite commissioning experienceUnderstanding of Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP)

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