Industrial Automation Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Mclean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Industrial Automation Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation and control systems. This role requires leveraging expertise in Rockwell Automation platforms and electrical design tools. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions, operating with minimal supervision. Additionally, the engineer will mentor and guide junior team members while providing technical leadership in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation and control systems.
• Leverage expertise in Rockwell Automation platforms and electrical design tools.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions.
• Work with minimal supervision and mentor junior team members.
• Provide technical leadership in complex projects.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with Rockwell Automation or Allen-Bradley platforms
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical
• Ability to create and modify control system designs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering or automation field

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PlantPAx Distributed Control Systems
• Experience with SQL databases and reporting tools
• Experience with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), including ISA 5.1 standards
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP
• Knowledge of electrical standards, including NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, and UL508A
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems
• Possession of strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program