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BNH

Controls Engineer

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

Controls Engineer Location: White Oak, MD Job Family Code: O - Engineering Function/Branch ... It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in ...

Wunderlich-Malec

Controls Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

... Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid ... Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants ...

Wunderlich-Malec

Controls Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$88K - $125K/yr

... Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid ... Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants ...

Wunderlich-Malec

Controls Engineer

Columbia, MD · Hybrid

$88K - $125K/yr

ENR top 500 firm at #170 We have a Controls Engineer position open in Columbia, MD. This position ... Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid ...

Wunderlich-Malec

Controls Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$86K - $112K/yr

Rated as a top System Integrator Giant We have a Controls Engineer position in Reston, VA. This ... Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid ...

Generac

Senior Controls Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$115K - $155K/yr

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen ... flexible spending and health savings accounts,accruedpaid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) ...

Equinix, Inc.

Controls Engineer Staff

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

The Staff Controls Engineer performs advanced system maintenance and support. Leads complex ... Has thorough understanding of advanced electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems operation ...

Equinix, Inc.

Controls Engineer Staff

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

The Staff Controls Engineer performs advanced system maintenance and support. Leads complex ... Has thorough understanding of advanced electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems operation ...

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What is the difference between Flexible Protection & Controls Engineer vs Relay Protection Engineer?

AspectFlexible Protection & Controls EngineerRelay Protection Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications in protection systemsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications in relay protection
Work EnvironmentPower plants, substations, control centersSubstations, power plants, utility companies
Industry UsageDesign, testing, and implementation of protection/control systemsDesign and testing of relay protection schemes
Common Search/ComparisonProtection & controls engineering rolesRelay protection design roles

The Flexible Protection & Controls Engineer focuses on designing and implementing protection and control systems that are adaptable across various power systems, often integrating automation and control logic. In contrast, a Relay Protection Engineer specializes in designing and testing relay schemes that detect faults and protect electrical equipment. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments but differ in scope—one emphasizes flexible control solutions, the other relay-specific protection schemes.

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Controls Engineer

Reston, VA • On-site

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc
Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Incexternal

$90 - $125/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

  • 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
  • Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Controls Engineer position in Reston, VA. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
  • Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
  • Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
  • Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
  • Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
  • Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
  • Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians
  • Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but not limited to:
    • Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
    • Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
    • Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
    • Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
    • Evaluates progress on project and details changes
    • Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
    • Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope
Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Experience

Three to five years’ experience in areas below:

  • An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schnieder Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP) required. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
  • Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent PC usage, facsimile/copy machines, phones.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability
  • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • 401(k)/Profit Sharing
  • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Will Preparation Resources
  • Worldwide Travel Assistance

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