Controls Engineer

Kelly Services • Chesapeake, VA • 2h ago

Controls Engineer - Automation & Process Control

Are you ready to advance your career as a Controls Engineer? Join a dynamic team in Chesapeake, VA, contributing to impactful projects in the Water-Wastewater and Manufacturing industries. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled systems integrator to take on diverse challenges from concept through commissioning, with strong opportunities for professional growth.

What You'll Do:

Design innovative automation control systems based on customer requirements

Program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects

Specify and select electrical equipment and instrumentation, applying sound engineering principles and industry standards

Produce detailed electrical and P&ID drawings for production and field use

Troubleshoot critical hardware and software issues in control systems

Debug and calibrate Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and manufacturing control systems

Commission, power-up, and optimize control systems for water/wastewater, automotive, and manufacturing applications

Follow established processes and contribute to continuous improvement through standardized design platforms

Who You Are:

Degree in Electrical Engineering with 1-2 years' experience, or 2-5 years equivalent hands-on automation programming experience

2+ years in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave, FactoryTalk, Maple, VTSCADA, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.)

Proficient in industrial electrical troubleshooting (480VAC 3-phase, 120VAC, 24VDC systems, and VFDs)

Proven ability to identify, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot automation controls and process instrumentation (motor starters, VFDs, flow/pressure/level transmitters)

Detail-oriented, with strong documentation and organizational skills (drawings, BOMs, specifications)

Logical and systematic problem-solver willing to dig deep to resolve challenges

Knowledgeable in NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and other industry standards and regulations

Able to read, revise, and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and set VFD parameters

Willing and able to travel up to 25% as required (current workload may require less)

Authorized to work lawfully in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Why Apply?

Immediate contract opportunity with potential for permanent hire

Full benefits package from day one

Join a respected, growing team working on essential infrastructure and industrial projects

Develop your skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment

Work on the full project lifecycle, making a visible impact

If you have a passion for automation and control systems and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to take your career to the next level.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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