Senior Controls & Automation Engineer - Onsite VA
actalentSpringfield (VA)
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer - Onsite VA
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actalentSpringfield (VA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Actalent is seeking a Sr. Controls/Automation Engineer for a permanent, onsite role in the Alexandria/VA area with hybrid-flexible travel to field locations. You will design, program, and support industrial control and monitoring systems for natural gas gate stations and plant operations, focusing on PLC/HMI development, SCADA infrastructure, and communications. The role requires strong PLC programming, SCADA systems expertise, and proficiency with SQL databases to support reporting and
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