E&I Control System Design Engineer

Job Details Job Location: Midlothian, VA 23112 Company Overview R.E. Mason is a 100% employee‑owned company under Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. It serves industrial and building automation control projects across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia while fostering long associate tenures and strong client relationships. Benefits Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution Medical / Dental / Vision insurance Employer paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Generous paid leave – vacation, sick, personal leave, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, paid Bereavement Leave Paid Parental Leave Paid company holidays Career Development Program Retirement and Financial Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules Role Overview R.E. Mason is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team. The role focuses on design, coordination and documentation of hardware systems for industrial and building automation control projects. The candidate will possess strong technical expertise in electrical and control system design, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and the ability to communicate with vendors and fabrication partners. Responsibilities Participate in regular project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients and vendors. Collaborate on prefabrication activities to ensure designs are ready for efficient build and installation. Design control system panel hardware layouts, including developing a bill of materials, heat dissipation calculations, environmental constraints and appropriate component selection. Design control system panel electrical circuits, including AC & DC power circuits, power loading calculations and circuit sizing. Define and manage I/O requirements for control systems; generate and maintain I/O tables for all project phases. Create equipment datasheets and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and maintain register mapping for field equipment communicating to PLCs. Use AutoCAD Electrical to create and update the following: Floor plans for equipment layouts System architecture diagrams Control panel layout diagrams Detailed wiring diagrams System diagrams with point lists Sequence of operations documentation Installation details for field implementation Design communications network architecture, defining appropriate network components and cabling. Qualifications Ability to read and understand prints, electrical drawings, schematics, installation & operations manuals and specifications. Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical. Familiar with using test instruments such as Digital Multimeters & Loop Simulators. Fluent in English, both written and verbal; strong communicator. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Ability to work standing for extended periods and follow detailed instructions and procedures. Ability to document field modifications and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing activities. Strong team player with strong leadership qualities. Organized, able to develop/utilize templates and standards. Ability to perform activities that may require climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and crawling; work may be performed inside and outside, including exposure to extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards and chemical hazards. Ability to wear required PPE without limitations. Hybrid role: three days per week in the office and two days working from home. Minimum of two (2) years technical associate degree in electrical engineering discipline or equivalent certification. Minimum of three (3) years relevant facilities experience in a manufacturing environment with control systems, instrumentation and/or electrical design/engineering responsibilities. United States citizen with a valid driver’s license. Preferred Experience Experience utilizing maintenance software for troubleshooting control systems and/or instrumentation (e.g., AMS). Familiarity with MicroStation CAD software. Expertise in Excel. Ability to create construction specifications and contractor bid packages. Familiarity with instrumentation calibration methodologies. Familiarity with machine reliability and asset monitoring field equipment and monitoring software. Experience with bus technologies (Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, ASi, Serial). Compliance and Offer RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and is required to solicit race, gender, disability status and protected veteran status data from candidates. These self‑identification questions are part of RE Mason’s affirmative action plan and will not influence consideration of your application. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need an accommodation, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre‑employment testing, including drug testing mandated by customer site access requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Robert E Mason & Associates Inc