Senior PLC Controls Engineer

BlackStar
Orlando, FL

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
Posted 2026-04-03

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