Senior Control Systems Engineer

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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.

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