Automation & Controls Engineer III

About the Role: Join TAI's Electrical and Controls Engineering Group as an Engineer III and take the lead in detailed electrical and process controls design for diverse projects. You'll drive work across the full project lifecycle, from conceptual design and cost estimation to construction administration and system commissioning, while ensuring compliance with industry codes and coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in automation control systems to make a significant impact.About TAI: TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:Individuals in this position are responsible for planning, organizing, and performing detailed electrical and controls design and support management of engineering activities. This position receives general administrative direction from the division manager and is responsible for process controls design of multiple projects of varying complexity. Research applicable industry standards, prepare engineering studies, analysis of systems, preliminary and detailed engineering designs. Develop engineering specifications and project cost estimates. Review work of project design team, check progress of work and alert managers to change of scope and additional services. Coordinate most aspects of project document completion. Direct CAD designers for the preparation of construction drawings. Interpret and apply applicable codes. Independently work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to codes is required. Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines. You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Professional Engineer licensure is preferred Minimum of Seven (7) years of controls design experience. Ability to communicate with customers to gather critical information. Working Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70). Effectively manage multiple ongoing project and tasks. Assure compliance with company and client CAD standards. Capable of performing field surveys in order to document existing conditions. Review construction packages from designers for company and department standards. Capable of specifying, designing, programming and maintaining automation control systems for industrial, power, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage facilities with significant expertise in at least one of the core industries served by TAI Capable of specifying both digital and analog instrumentation (Level, Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Analytical - pH, LEL, O2, CO, CO2, etc.) and integrate to construction and panel drawing sets. Capable of specifying Electrical Component and Field Devices (combination starters, VFD’s, MCC’s, pushbuttons/selector switches, heat trace, etc.) Capable of designing, reviewing and approving Electrical Construction Drawing sets including but not limited to instrument location plan, conduit block and network architecture drawings Capable of designing, reviewing and approving PLC control panel and motor control panel drawings Capable of with specification and programming of controls systems including Rockwell family of processors and HMI’s, ability to program new applications and modify existing applications with ample annotation for future reference Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus and other industrial communication protocols Experience programming Wonderware, IFix, Maple, Delta V, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, Mitsubishi and Koyo is a plus Experience programming SCADA and SQL is a plus Working knowledge of and ability to specify control systems for use in hazardous area locations as identified by NFPA 70 Working knowledge of ISA standards and ability to interpret and contribute to development of P&ID Working knowledge of and ability to design robust safety circuits and specify components of varying industry requirements Working knowledge of NFPA 79 Candidates must have experience with at least one of the following software: Rockwell RSLogix 5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk View SE & ME, RSlinx, Siemens PLC, Iconics Genesis 64, Design S Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project AutoCAD (ability to open drawings, navigate, edit text, and print) Masterspec Compensation and Benefits:Pay: $90,000-130,000 annually (based upon experience) Eligible for overtime pay Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable) PTO and Paid Holidays Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available! 401(k)with employer match Other Offerings:The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects. The ability to balance your work and family activities. Flexible work schedule Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation. A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering. Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements. Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at Full-TimeCategory: EngineeringDate Posted: 2026-08-11