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This range is provided by LVI Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from LVI Associates Senior Consultant - Building Automation & Data Center Controls Engineering Job Title: PLC Engineer Location: Northern Virginia Job Type: Full-Time About the Role: Our client is seeking a talented and experienced PLC Engineer to join their innovative team in Northern Virginia. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), particularly with Allen Bradley systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for cutting-edge data centers. Key Responsibilities: Design, program, and configure PLC systems to meet the operational needs of our client's data centers. Debug, test, and validate control logic to ensure performance standards are met. Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate PLCs into broader control systems, including SCADA and HMI interfaces. Analyze and optimize existing control logic to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and system reliability. Troubleshoot system malfunctions, identifying and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime. Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules and system updates to prevent unplanned outages. Manage system backups, maintain version control, and implement safety interlocks to safeguard against system failures. Create comprehensive documentation, including wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and I/O configurations, to support ongoing system management and troubleshooting. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field. Strong proficiency in PLC programming, with a preference for Allen Bradley systems. Expertise in programming languages such as ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming. Experience with real-time system debugging, control loop tuning, and signal processing. In-depth understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP). Ability to design and implement complex control architectures involving multiple PLCs, sensors, and actuators. Experience integrating PLCs with robotics, motion control, and advanced HMI systems. Skilled in conducting system risk assessments and applying fail-safe strategies to ensure safety in high-risk operations. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LVI Associates by 2x Get notified about new Engineer jobs in McLean, VA . Washington, DC $167,603 - $195,200 4 days ago Rockville, MD $73,000 - $140,000 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr LVI Associates

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