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Job Description

Overview

Insight Global is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join our client in the industrial and process control systems integration industry. This role is based in Chesapeake, VA, and offers a hybrid work environment once the candidate is comfortable. The Controls Engineer will have the opportunity to work on projects from initial planning stages through to field installation and commissioning, primarily within the Water-Wastewater and Manufacturing sectors. This position is ideal for a systems integrator looking to advance their career with a major organization.

Responsibilities

Design Automation Control Systems: Develop systems based on customer specifications.

Programming: Create and implement automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMIs.

Specification: Select electrical equipment and materials, including PLCs, automation control components, and instrumentation.

Drawing Development: Produce electrical and P&ID drawings.

Troubleshooting: Resolve hardware and software issues.

SCADA Systems: Design and debug Data Acquisition systems.

System Calibration: Power-up, debug, and calibrate control systems for Water/Wastewater, automotive, and manufacturing industries.

Standardization: Follow company processes and support the development of standardized design platforms.

PLC Logic and HMI/SCADA Programs: Read, revise, and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and VFD parameters.

Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, etc.).

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

Experience: 2+ years of PLC and HMI/SCADA programming experience.

PLC Programming: Proficient in programming PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave, etc.).

HMI/SCADA Systems: Skilled in programming HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Maple, VTSCADA, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.).

Industrial Electrical Experience: Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, including 480VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, 24VDC systems, VFDs, and panel design.

Automation Controls: Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying automation controls, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, and standard electrical components.

Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25%, though current project workload requires less. Instrumentation Experience: Familiarity with process control instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, and level transmitters.

Emerson Control Wave Experience: Additional expertise in Emerson Control Wave systems is a plus. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to