Controls Engineer

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com .

Overview

As a Controls Engineer at ITAC, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of electrical & control systems for a variety of projects in industries such as power generation, pulp & paper, utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, and more. With our multidisciplinary approach, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines and different regions of the US to develop innovative design-build solutions that exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Engineering

Program, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs and associated control systems.

Develop, modify, and optimize PLC ladder logic, control strategies, and automation solutions.

Design and support HMI and SCADA applications for industrial processes.

Maintain automation software backups and control system documentation.

Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, communications, instrumentation, and control system issues.

Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and automation systems.

Electrical Systems Design

Develop electrical and controls engineering documentation, including:

I/O Lists and Drawings

Loop Diagrams

Motor Elementary Drawings

Conduit and Cable Schedules

Panel Schedules

Power Distribution Diagrams

Control Panel Layouts

Equipment Specifications

Interpret and work from P&IDs, General Arrangements, Equipment Lists, and process documentation.

Assist with the design and specification of:

Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Industrial Control Panels

Electrical Distribution Systems

Support electrical equipment upgrades, installations, and modernization projects.

Process Improvement & Reliability

Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Analyze equipment and process data to improve reliability, productivity, and operational performance.

Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to implement automation improvements.

Improve alarm management, reporting systems, and operator interfaces.

Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Support planned outages, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.

Project Support

Participate in the planning and execution of controls and electrical projects.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel.

Support project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.

Conduct testing, commissioning, and field verification activities.

Perform quality reviews of engineering work and documentation.