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Rio Marine

RPM Controls Engineer

Saint Rose, LA · On-site

$73K - $95K/yr

Role Overview As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for programming, configuring, and ... Knowledge of switchgear, power management systems, and generator controls. What We Offer

Hikinex

Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Work with PLCs, HMIs, generator controllers, relays, and synchronization systems for * industrial ... and generator controls. * Experience with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and ...

HIKINEX

Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Work with PLCs, HMIs, generator controllers, relays, and synchronization systems for * industrial ... and generator controls. * Experience with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer 4

Baltimore, MD

$125K - $187K/yr

Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA, switchgear, SEL, RTAC, generator controls, substation, power, grid management, DERMS. * Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or a Master's degree with 5+ years in ...

Hikinex

Design Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Troubleshoot synchronization systems, generator controls, transfer systems, and electrical ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related technical ...

HIKINEX

Design Engineer

Houston, TX

Troubleshoot synchronization systems, generator controls, transfer systems, and electrical ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related technical ...

e2Companies

Electrical Controls Engineer

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Research and evaluate switchgear, controls, automation systems, generator paralleling, and ... Provide technical assistance to other engineering disciplines and internal teams * Establish and ...

e2Companies

$78K - $105K/yr

Research and evaluate switchgear, controls, automation systems, generator paralleling, and ... Provide technical assistance to other engineering disciplines and internal teams * Establish and ...

Professional-Power-Products

WI · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

Design engine-generator control systems, including synchronization, load sharing, utility ... Mentor less experienced Electrical Controls Engineers and provide technical leadership and guidance.

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RPM Controls Engineer

Saint Rose, LA • On-site

Rio Marine
Water Transportation • 51 - 200 employees
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$73K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

About Us

We design, manufacture, and service advanced electrical switchboards, control systems, and automation solutions for the marine and industrial markets. Our projects range from custom switchboards to full vessel power management and automation. We are growing and looking for a Controls Engineer with strong Siemens PLC experience to join our team.



Role Overview

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for programming, configuring, and commissioning Siemens PLCs and related control systems across a variety of marine and industrial projects. You’ll work closely with our engineering and field service teams to ensure systems are designed, tested, and deployed reliably.



Key Responsibilities

•    Develop, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC applications (TIA Portal, Step 7, WinCC, etc.).

•    Design and implement control strategies for switchgear, MCCs, VFD packages, and automation systems.

•    Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and on-site commissioning of systems.

•    Collaborate with design engineers to integrate PLC logic with electrical schematics and HMI/SCADA systems.

•    Provide technical support during installation, startup, and service calls.

•    Maintain accurate documentation of code, logic, and project revisions.


Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.

•    2+ years hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, Step 7).

•    Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, or similar).

•    Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial/marine control systems.

•    Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

•    Willingness to travel for commissioning and field work as needed.


Preferred Skills

•    Marine industry or heavy industrial controls experience.

•    Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, ABB, or Schneider PLCs/VFDs.

•    Knowledge of switchgear, power management systems, and generator controls.


What We Offer

•    Competitive salary based on experience.

•    Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

•    Opportunities for professional development and certification.

•    The chance to work on high-impact marine and industrial projects.


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