Industrial / DC Control Engineer
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of advanced control systems for power generation and renewable energy equipment.
The engineer will work on a major Woodward project, developing the control logic that determines how engines, generators, and associated power systems operate and respond under different conditions.
This is a hands-on controls position combining PLC programming, SCADA integration, control panel design, networking, testing, and field commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and program control systems for engines, generators, and power-generation equipment
Program PLC/DDC systems using ladder logic and structured text
Configure and integrate SCADA and HMI systems
Develop control sequences and logic governing equipment operation and response
Integrate PLCs, controllers, instrumentation, and associated electrical equipment
Design and review control panels using AutoCAD and/or EPLAN
Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks
Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and system validation
Support field installation, start-up, testing, and commissioning
Troubleshoot controls, communications, and system-integration issues
Work closely with engineering, project, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, or similar
2+ years of relevant controls experience
Master's degree candidates may be considered with limited professional experience
PLC and/or DDC programming experience
Strong understanding of ladder logic and structured text
SCADA/HMI configuration and integration experience
Industrial networking experience
Control panel design experience
Experience with factory and/or field testing and commissioning
Active Public Trust clearance or higher
Valid driver's license
Relevant Technology Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
PLC / DDC
Siemens SIMATIC
Allen-Bradley / PlantPAx
Schneider Modicon
ABB
Omron
Johnson Controls FX
Siemens Desigo
SCADA / HMI
Ignition
AVEVA / Wonderware
GE iFIX
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell FactoryTalk
Citect
VTScada
PI System
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Engineer in Training (EIT)
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification
PLC and/or SCADA manufacturer certifications
Previous experience with engine, generator, power-generation, or renewable-energy controls
Why This Role?
This isn't simply a standard PLC role controlling production machinery. The engineer will be developing the control logic behind engines and generators, determining how critical power-generation equipment behaves, responds, and operates within the wider energy system.
It's a strong opportunity for a controls engineer looking to move further into power generation, energy systems, and advanced automation projects.
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