Lead Control Systems Engineer - Manassas, VA

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering organization specializing in building automation and advanced control systems to identify a Lead Control Systems Engineer. The company delivers complex automation solutions across commercial and industrial environments and is focused on strengthening its technical leadership bench for large-scale, mission-critical projects.

Summary

This role is responsible for leading the design, configuration, and onsite execution of building automation and control system projects. The Lead Control Systems Engineer will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage instrumentation and electrical design activities, and lead system commissioning and startup efforts. The position requires strong technical depth in PLC/DDC systems, HVAC control logic, and field integration, along with the ability to guide teams through full project lifecycles from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for a project team of approximately 25 engineers

• Support change order development through hardware estimation and engineering effort analysis

• Develop instrument lists based on P&ID drawings

• Select and evaluate instrumentation including transmitters, flow meters, and valve actuators

• Select and configure control system hardware for project requirements

• Prepare submittals for control panels and instrumentation equipment

• Design panel layouts and electrical schematics for control enclosures

• Support procurement of project hardware and materials

• Provide technical support to panel fabrication and assembly teams

• Inspect completed control panels for quality and compliance

• Lead customer design review meetings and technical coordination sessions

• Configure HMI interfaces, DDC, PLC, and DCS control logic

• Perform internal testing, functional validation, and system documentation

• Support customer demonstrations and acceptance testing activities

• Install software and configuration on site systems during deployment

• Perform loop checks, calibration, tuning, and functional system testing

• Support field modifications and system optimization during startup

Requirements

• Experience with building automation or industrial control systems

• Proficiency with platforms such as Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk), Schneider Electric (Modicon, AVEVA), Inductive Automation Ignition, Distech, or Niagara

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sequences of operation, and control strategies

• Experience interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, and single-line diagrams

• Knowledge of instrumentation, control valves, and plant utility systems

• Experience with low-voltage electrical systems and subcontractor coordination

• Onsite commissioning and startup experience required

• Familiarity with Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP) standards