About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

What You’ll Do

This entry-level Systems Integrator will support controls and building-automation projects from design through commissioning and acceptance. You will work with senior integrators and project teams on small-to-large projects, gaining hands-on experience across PLC, HMI/SCADA, and electrical control systems.

• PLC logic design and programming (IEC-61131 languages)
• HMI/SCADA design, configuration, and database work
• Electrical control circuit review and schematic understanding
• Field work: installation, commissioning, site investigations, and FATs
• Implement serial and Ethernet communication protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and serial)
• Support proposals, plan/spec reviews, technical memos, reports, and electronic deliverables
• Participate in customer meetings and technical presentations

---

Who We’re Looking For

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, internships, or co-op experience in controls, automation, embedded systems, or programming
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to travel for field activities and establish an in-office presence in Washington, D.C. or Atlanta, GA

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years PLC programming experience (IEC-61131 languages)
• 2+ years HMI/SCADA and database programming experience
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting tools
• Networking experience for OT/ICS (0–2+ years)
• Certifications (Inductive Ignition, Rockwell, GE Cimplicity, Wonderware, Moxa, Cisco) are a plus
• Industry experience in data centers, critical environments, or rail is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 80%

---

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $80,000–$100,000 per year, DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

---

Logistics & Legal

• Pre-employment requirements: All offers are contingent on successful completion of applicable screenings (background check, drug screening) in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Roles requiring driving will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Agency submissions: Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through the client’s official Applicant Tracking System.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.