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Lead Controls Engineer
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Posted on: Nov 11, 2026
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Manassas, Virginia
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Lead Controls Engineer
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Manassas Virginia United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
*Must be okay with Travel
Responsibilities:
Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects.
Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders. Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
Serves as a technical contact for customers.
Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.
Day to Day Activities:
Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
Testing the system configuration to verify functions
Travel to client site for project meetings
Travel to client site for system commissioning
Qualifications:
3-8 years of experience in automation
Experience in a controls platform, preferred systems below: Rockwell Controllogix Rockwell PlantPAx Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio Emerson DeltaV
Experience on other control system platforms
Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree
Compensation & Benefits Highlights Competitive Base Salary: depending on experience
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 11, 2026
Reference Number:
8b2c4244
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Manassas
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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