Simulation engineer [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Description

is expanding with a second location in the Orlando, FL metro area. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Principal or Sr Principal-level Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team in Orlando. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the success of our Florida office and working on high-profile projects in Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries.

In this role, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of advanced control systems, delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. You’ll serve as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and working directly with customers and company leadership. Success in this position requires strong technical expertise, proven project leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the design, integration, and commissioning of complex controls systems across high-value projects.
• Mentor a team of controls engineers, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical and electrical engineering teams, and clients to ensure seamless controls integration and system performance that meets or exceeds requirements.
• Serve as the primary controls engineering point of contact for key clients, driving technical discussions, design reviews, and troubleshooting during all project phases.
• Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and processes for controls system architecture, programming, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation strategies specific to controls engineering scope.
• Oversee prototype development, system validation, and field commissioning activities, ensuring quality and reliability of delivered controls solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging controls technologies, software platforms, and industry trends, proactively integrating innovations to enhance system capabilities and project efficiency.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical insights for proposals, presentations, and client communications related to controls systems.

Skills

Allen-bradley, Troubleshooting, Design, Plc programming, Hmi, Automation, Controls engineering

Top Skills Details

Allen- bradley,Troubleshooting,Design,Plc programming

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00 / yr.

Competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

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