Job Description
Controls Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, integration, and deployment of advanced utility automation and grid management solutions. This role will lead the development of PLC, RTU, HMI, and SCADA systems, support commissioning and testing activities, and provide technical leadership on complex controls projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in electric utilities, real-time grid operations (ADMS, DERMS, EMS, SCADA), industrial networking, and utility communication protocols such as DNP3 and Modbus.
Education
One of the following:
+ Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Experience
+ Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within the electric utility i...
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, integration, and deployment of advanced utility automation and grid management solutions. This role will lead the development of PLC, RTU, HMI, and SCADA systems, support commissioning and testing activities, and provide technical leadership on complex controls projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in electric utilities, real-time grid operations (ADMS, DERMS, EMS, SCADA), industrial networking, and utility communication protocols such as DNP3 and Modbus.
Education
One of the following:
+ Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Experience
+ Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within the electric utility i...
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- Location Tysons, VA
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date July 24, 2026
- Application Deadline July 30, 2026