Controls Engineer

Orlando, United States | Posted on 03/01/2026

An engineering firm specializing in process controls solutions and experts in the design, programming and deployment of automation systems for process, manufacturing, commercial buildings and public sector utilities is opening a Controls Engineer position in Orlando, Florida (USA).

This is a great opportunity to join a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States skilled at electrical design, control system manufacturing, process integration, programming, testing, training, and ongoing support.

This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large scale projects.

Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.

Company Size: 201-500

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. (Bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering. Disciplines outside of the electrical/controls area will not be considered)

Experience: 5+ years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, safety engineering, instrumentation, components, and logic programming. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired

Preferred certifications and credentials: Ideally certifications such as Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or Certified Controls Engineer (CCE)

Key Competencies: Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving. Experience working with hardware/software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.). Experience with ethernet based distributed remote I/O systems

Required tools/systems mastery:

• Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal, Step 7)
• 8+ years hands‑on PLC programming experience including Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical/control system design documentation and familiarity with ladder logic and structured text programming languages.

Work Model: 100% onsite at client/project locations. Must live within reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to Orlando with limited relocation assistance available.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% is typical with last couple years depending on project)

Physical Demands of Position: Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling

Working Condition: Expected on client location 5 days a week, Standard office environment, On‑site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.

Shift patterns: Capable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project

Relocation Assistance: Limited assistance

Visa sponsorship eligibility: Not included

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control/system components based on project requirements
• Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards
• Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a control system
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction / cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay / circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge is preferred)
• Designs, develops, and implements DCS/PLC control system (logic software) to meet process requirements. As well as the ability to understand and implement client design standards for software system
• Develops documents detailing control/software configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, Software design plan, Detailed software implementation/description, system implementation/acceptance test plans
• Perform processor loading calculations, scan time analysis, input/output response timing analysis, control system network delays analysis, and program task/code block priorities/timing management/interface
• Design code that is efficient (not processor resource heavy) while maintaining a minimalist implementation to help facility future modifications and understanding by client post turnover. This includes providing any documentation and/or tools that will assist with program understanding and troubleshooting
• Diagnose control system issues during troubleshooting to assist in determining root cause (trending, system analysis, test logic, etc.)
• Minimize secondary faults from occurring within logic by programming “smart” diagnostics that can determine root cause and minimize further effects caused by initial fault
• Assist with initial start‑up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation
• Working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
• Act as technical lead on projects and may guide lower level engineers, technicians, and contractors

Requirements

Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi‑disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters

• Managerial experience: 3+ years of technical leadership or mentorship experience within controls engineering projects; experience guiding junior engineers or technicians; demonstrated ability to lead project teams without formal managerial title.
• Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout
• Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
• Understanding of control system components and instrumentation to properly design software interface/control to achieve system functionality
• Knowledge of designing programming languages: Ladder logic (required), C++ (preferred), visual basic (preferred), and structured text (required)
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments

Conditions

Permanent role

Salary: $110K–$140K base plus annual bonus and ESOP participation