Senior Control Systems Engineer role focused on designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial and HVAC/building automation control systems end-to-end (from instrumentation design through startup and customer support). You’ll join TRC Talent Solutions, a staffing partner supporting client projects, based onsite in Manassas, VA. Standout perk: broad project lifecycle ownership including customer demos, FAT, and commissioning.
- End-to-end controls project lifecycle work
- Onsite startup, commissioning, and FAT exposure
- Work across industrial and HVAC automation
Senior Controls Systems Engineer
Location
Manassas, Va.Position Summary
The Senior Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of industrial and HVAC/building automation control systems. This position supports projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including instrumentation design, controls programming, system integration, startup, commissioning, and customer support.
Responsibilities
Develop instrument lists from P&ID drawings.
Prepare submittals and procurement documentation for controls and instrumentation.
Support panel fabrication and inspect completed control panels.
Participate in customer design review meetings.
Configure PLC, DDC, and/or DCS control systems and HMI screens.
Develop control sequences and system documentation.
Support FAT, customer demonstrations, startup, and commissioning activities.
Install software and system configurations at customer sites.
Perform loop checks, calibration, tuning, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
Implement field modifications and maintain commissioning documentation.
Assist with customer training and operational documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
8+ years of controls engineering, automation, or building automation experience.
Experience with one or more of the following:
Rockwell FactoryTalk, Studio 5000/RSLogix, PlantPAx
AVEVA System Platform
Ignition Perspective
Distech Controls (BACnet, LON, Eclypse Controllers)
Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys/Facility Explorer, Niagara N4, SQL, Python/VBA, Kepware, ThinManager, or VMware preferred.
HVAC/Building Automation Experience
Knowledge of HVAC systems, BAS, and plant utilities.
Ability to interpret P&IDs and sequences of operation.
Experience with functional testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
Familiarity with instrumentation and control valve specification for HVAC applications.
Company Description:
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.