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🥝 Controls Engineer

Actalent | Chesapeake, United States | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
The Controls Engineer designs, programs, and commissions automation control systems for water and wastewater facilities as well as manufacturing environments, working on projects from initial planning through field installation and start-up. This role suits an experienced systems integrator who wants to expand their expertise and grow their career within a major organization while taking ownership of full project lifecycles and applying strong troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities

+ Design automation control systems based on customer specifications, engineering principles, and project requirements.

+ Program automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMIs, including developing new programs from scratch.

+ Specify electrical equipment and materials such as PLCs, automation control components, and instrumentation using calculations and customer requirements.

+ Develop and maintain electric...

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