Controls Engineer
📍 Location: Orlando, Florida
🏢 Work Model: Onsite – 5 Days/Week
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $111,000 – $140,000
Limited relocation assistance available
Full-time position
No visa sponsorship available
🚀 Overview
A leading industrial automation and systems integration organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support large-scale automation and control system projects in Orlando, FL.
This role is responsible for full lifecycle controls engineering including:
Electrical and controls system design
PLC/DCS programming
Electrical panel design
Power calculations
Safety system implementation
Network architecture
System integration
Installation & commissioning support
The ideal candidate is a technically strong automation engineer with deep experience designing control systems from the ground up and supporting complex integrated automation environments.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Control System Design & Engineering
Design complete control systems from concept through implementation
Develop electrical/control system architectures including:
Hardware
Software
Networks
Instrumentation
Perform electrical panel design and power calculations
Select and configure control system components
Optimize hardware layouts and panel locations for system efficiency
PLC/DCS Programming
Design, develop, and implement PLC/DCS control logic
Program using:
Ladder Logic (required)
Structured Text (required)
C++ (preferred)
Visual Basic (preferred)
Develop software design documentation and operational descriptions
Implement efficient, maintainable, and scalable control code
Perform scan time analysis, processor loading calculations, and network timing analysis
Safety & Risk Analysis
Support hazard analysis development and mitigation
Design safety-critical and redundant control systems
Implement SIL/PL-rated safety systems where applicable
Ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory codes
System Integration & Commissioning
Support system integration with multidisciplinary project teams
Assist with startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
Diagnose and resolve control system issues during installation and testing
Develop smart diagnostics and fault mitigation logic
Documentation & Technical Leadership
Develop detailed technical documentation including:
Schematics
Network layouts
Acceptance test plans
Maintenance plans
Descriptions of operation
Act as technical lead on projects
Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and contractors
✅ Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
Other engineering disciplines may be considered if directly related to controls/electrical engineering
5+ years of controls engineering experience covering:
PLC programming
Electrical design
Industrial automation
System integration
Strong experience with:
Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
Ethernet-based remote I/O systems
AutoCAD
Distributed control systems
⭐ Preferred Experience
ASTM standards
Attractions or ride systems engineering
Safety engineering
Instrumentation systems
Complex motion control systems
Entertainment or manufacturing automation environments
🛠️ Technical Skills
✔ Controls Engineering
✔ PLC Programming
✔ Electrical Design
✔ Industrial Automation
✔ System Integration
✔ AutoCAD
✔ Ladder Logic
✔ Structured Text
✔ Allen-Bradley
✔ Siemens
✔ Ethernet/IP Networks
✔ Risk Assessment
✔ Commissioning & Startup Support
🎯 Ideal Candidate
Strong hands-on controls engineer capable of designing systems from scratch
Experienced in large-scale automation projects and complex integrated systems
Comfortable working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Skilled at troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing industrial control systems
Strong communicator with technical leadership capabilities
Able to thrive in fast-paced industrial and construction environments
📋 Additional Details
Up to 30% travel required (typically closer to 10%)
Must be able to support off-shift commissioning activities as needed
Position involves work in:
Office environments
Industrial facilities
Construction sites
Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, equipment access, and extended computer usage
🌟 Why Join
Work on cutting-edge automation and systems integration projects
Exposure to large-scale industrial and entertainment automation systems
Opportunity to lead technically complex engineering initiatives
Collaborative engineering environment with growth potential
High-impact role supporting advanced automation technologies