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Controls Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA

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Richmond, VA10 days ago

Seeking a highly motivated Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) with extensive experience in the design, implementation, and commissioning of power distribution systems, low voltage systems, fire alarms, door interlocks, and Building Management Systems (Client) in cleanroom environments. Project Execution & Support Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, process, and controls engineers to deliver coordinated design solutions.

Mechanicsville, VA13 days ago

$0.75–$1.25 Per Hour

The Control Systems Engineer is crucial in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used for monitoring and controlling facilities (BMS) systems, microgrids, machinery, and SWGR across many different Power System Applications, including industrial controls, power controls, protection, and EV control systems. The individual in this role is responsible for planning, designing/engineering, coordinating and working with project leads to ensure development and implementation of efficient control operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

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Colonial Heights, VA5 days ago

The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting and improving electrical and instrumentation systems using reliability-centered maintenance and process control technologies while serving as the primary point of contact for E&I issues, leading diagnostics, maintenance activities, and cross-functional collaboration to support plant operations. Provide short-term and long-term improvements in process control using PLC, HMI Programming, AC/DC Inverter Drives, Motor Controls, Experion DCS, and electrical power distribution.

Richmond, VA7 days ago

$110,000–$145,000 Per Year

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Richmond, VA12 days ago

Execute four phases of control (Planning, Preparatory, Initial and Inspections) for each FOW with the subcontractors, vendors, and client(s) and perform all required meetings. Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates.

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Richmond, Virginia6 days ago

$55–$61 Per Hour
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The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. The role also involves troubleshooting complex data challenges, ensuring best practices, and collaborating with architecture and platform teams to enhance the overall data ecosystem.

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Richmond, VA4 days ago

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. Familiar with NFPA (fire codes), building codes, NEC (electrical codes), PMs and PM management systems Experience with training teams, capital project forecasting and annual budgets.

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Richmond, VA3 days ago

$33–$40

Supporting RFI processes, gathering field data and intel to cross reference to spec and scope to allow creation of detailed exceptions from plans and specs. Assure quality workmanship on detail items, both educating and checking on cable management, device plumb, caulking, terminations, shrink tube, labeling, grounding etc.

Richmond, VA10 days ago

This role blends hands-on field expertise with program management, technical governance, and team leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery of commissioning and other onsite services across factory and field environments . The Director, Commissioning & Project Execution will lead a team of field service project managers with responsibility for team management and overseeing performance of the Field Service PM's assigned projects - schedule, cost, and financial results.

Midlothian, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services.

Richmond, VA20 days ago

Seeking an entry-level (with controls internship or co-op) to 4-year field engineer interested in fast growth as a controls engineer in the Data Center and Semiconductor industry sector. Verify proper execution of control sequences, alert configuration, alert activation, trend displays, trend configurations, control system failures, and overall verification of the system graphics.

Richmond, Virginia21 days ago

$118,023–$180,313 Per Year

Work collaboratively on quality assessments and critical digital reviews, Perform consulting level work for digital IOT, innovation, and strategic first of a kind (FOAK) projects for the nuclear industry, Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications, Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including master diagrams and schematics, Interface with vendors to prepare and review materials and equipment purchase specifications, Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements, Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation, Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction, Support station outage activities as required . You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues, Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements, Perform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation & control systems functional requirements for nuclear plant systems.

Ashland, VA30+ days ago

Join us at a leading specialty crane and material handling company with over 40 years of expertise. A 2-year Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required (4-year degree not necessary).

Midlothian, VA30+ days ago

An established, privately held engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to support heavy industrial projects across sectors like chemical, power, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals. This is an opportunity to join a stable, growing firm known for technical depth, hands-on experience, and a collaborative culture.

Richmond, Virginia30+ days ago

$84,762–$129,498 Per Year

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.

Richmond, Virginia14 days ago

Remote

Services would include:preparing schedules and performance monitoring status and management reports which identify variances in work execution strategy, provide timely feedback and recommend solutions to management to improve or mitigate problems affecting schedule, cost, or estimating issues throughout the life cycle of a project, program or other work activity. OVERVIEW: Merrick & Company's growing Project Controls team is looking for a Project Controls Engineer II, proficient in both schedule and cost, to support the Energy Manufacturing and Bioprocessing (EMB) Business Unit.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process. • Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$72,690–$106,250 Per Year

Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Ashland, Virginia30+ days ago

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$83,800–$115,225 Per Year

We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. You will ensure that delivered services are optimized to meet business demands and the service operations strategy, plan, measure, report and communicate service improvement initiatives, and serve as a consultant on issues and resolutions.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

Experience: 3+ years ofexperience in the areas below: An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design, and PLC systems (i.e., Allen Bradley, Schneider Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP) is required. Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries, including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation.

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Richmond, Virginia6 days ago

$80,000–$82,000 Per Year

Design and Implementation of Relational/Document Databases and Historians (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo, OSIsoft, etc.). Overview: As a RoviSys Building Technologies employee, you will use the latest control and automation technologies as we provide innovative solutions for our clients.

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Richmond, Virginia6 days ago

$80,000–$130,000 Per Year

Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the project. Controls Experience in at least one of the following:Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

The Controls Technician for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems will be responsible for completing service calls in addition to working on larger projects under the direction of a project manager or controls engineer. Controls Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electronics Technician or similar diploma obtained from an accredited educational institution or meet the equivalent requirements as established by Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT).

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

The technician also supports troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle service of existing automation systems, working closely with engineering, project management, and customer teams to deliver reliable, high-performing production solutions. At AMF, we are dedicated to working alongside our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$137,300–$188,825 Per Year

We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

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Richmond, VA5 days ago

Full-time

By leveraging our collective assets, knowledge, and resources, we empower our member firms to deliver unparalleled service, safety, and efficiency to clients across healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors. As a Controls Technician you would be responsible for onsite verification of wiring, device checkout, system commissioning, programming, troubleshooting & overall system functionality.

Glen Allen, VA30+ days ago

Job SummaryThe Staff Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes in partnership with internal project management teams to ensure project deliverables are executed within budget and schedule. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject Controls & PlanningLead project controls activities to support execution within approved budget and schedule.

Richmond, VA19 days ago

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment, providing complete automated solutions across multiple product categories, including Soft Bread & Rolls, Artisan Bread, Cake & Pie, Pizza & Flatbread, and Pastry & Croissant. At AMF Bakery Systems, we partner with our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, customers, and communities.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$110,000–$125,000 Per Year

A shared goal in being deeply committed to where we live, work and play connects us all – and it makes us proud to be a Certified Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The senior electrical engineer also serves as a mentor and technical expert to less experienced engineers and can complete complex electrical design solutions.

Midlothian, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. Work closely and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients toward developing and executing safe, compliant, effective and cost-effective solutions.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$86,000–$110,000 Per Year

A shared goal in being deeply committed to where we live, work and play connects us all – and it makes us proud to be a Certified Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. For information on FourFront Design Inc., including more information on projects, services, and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.fourfrontdesign.com/.

Ashland, VA30+ days ago

Support and optimize systems, including PLCs, motor control centers, drives, instrumentation, DCS/automation platforms, and industrial networks. You will work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimize electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, and drive performance improvements.

Chester, VA30+ days ago

$125,000–$175,000

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. Cognizant of the capabilities and limitations of various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment to effectively direct their use for diverse engineering assignments.

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Richmond, VA3 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to support the installation and integration of large electrical equipment and systems within a factory/manufacturing environment. - Perform inspection of electrical equipment installations including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and bus systems.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

In addition, the SSHO is also required to have proof of employment for: (1) Five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/ managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or (2) Five (5) years of continuous general industry safety experience in supervising/ managing general industry (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or (3) SSHO has a Third-Party, Nationally Accredited (ANSI or National Commission for Certifying Agencies - NCCA) SOH-related certification, only 4 years of experience is needed. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, climbing, or standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of up to 35 pounds.

Richmond, Virginia30+ days ago

$118,023–$180,313 Per Year

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

In this role, the engineer will provide oversight and direction to junior engineers and designers, offering leadership and training while conducting feasibility studies, load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, and voltage drop calculations. Furthermore, we prioritize inclusivity with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule to accommodate various needs, and for roles requiring travel, we ensure accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Henrico, VA30+ days ago

Knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, UL 67 Panelboards, UL 857 Busway, UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment, and UL 62368/60950 Information Technology Equipment is preferred. Job Summary:The Electrical Design Engineer will collaborate with various departments, including sales, project management, procurement, production, and quality assurance, to develop electrical designs for critical power systems.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

Furthermore, we prioritize inclusivity with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule to accommodate various needs, and for roles requiring travel, we ensure accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Our engineers design all electrical sub-disciplines for diverse and unique projects across multiple markets, with a focus on critical facilities, sustainability, and alternate energy design.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$131,960–$205,330 Per Year

As a Project Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work. As a Project Lead of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$95,840–$147,870 Per Year

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

$105,000–$140,000 Per Year

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer you will be responsible for; As part of the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering, you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional engineering team executing custom project designs, meeting customer expectations, quality, schedule, budget, goals, and ensuring project risks are mitigated. Select equipment and design complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC for water treatment facilities, some with Class 1 Div 2 areas, (single line diagrams/load lists, I/O lists, panel design and schematics, and network architectures) with operator and equipment safety in mind with high quality.

Richmond, Virginia30+ days ago

$117,000–$169,000 Per Year

Overview: Transmission Engineer IV will function as the responsible engineer on assigned Transmission Line Projects and will provide overall project coordination and civil/structural technical leadership for project teams. Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Richmond, VA30+ days ago

Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option. + Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, including troubleshooting, checking and repairing on Main Plant or Hotel systems.

Richmond, Virginia30+ days ago

$134,546–$205,557 Per Year

Richmond, Virginia30+ days ago

$142,710–$215,440 Per Year

Richmond, VA10 days ago

This role provides on-site leadership, ensures safe work execution, interfaces directly with customers and project teams, and mentors junior engineers/technicians while driving quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement. Lead field execution for switchgear installation, commissioning, and service (e.g., air-insulated switchgear, gas-insulated switchgear, metal-clad/metal-enclosed switchgear, breakers, relays, bus, CT/PTs, control power systems).

Henrico, VA30+ days ago

$90,000–$120,000 Per Year

Overview: Join a leading engineering and manufacturing partner seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and support the design, development, and delivery of high-performance mechanical systems. This role is essential in driving project success, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring product excellence from concept to completion.

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