Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$160k/yr
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (41 years) engineering companies in the United States - we have a Sr. Controls Engineer position available in Co…
Skills: PLC Programming, DCS, HMI, SCADA, Automation Systems
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Skills: Systems engineering, Technical leadership, ISO/IEC 15288, System life cycle, Problem-solving
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Skills: Cisco, Arista, Network engineering, Routing, Switching
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$165k–$200k/yr
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Skills: Java, C, C++, Hadoop, HDFS
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$116k–$160k/yr
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$48k–$72k/yr
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Skills: Technical support, Hardware troubleshooting, Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Network support
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$129k–$180k/yr
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$110k/yr
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Skills: Project coordination, Budgeting, Schedule management, Meeting facilitation, Timekeeping
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
Skills: Network Engineering, Cisco, Arista, Call Manager, Cisco ASA Firewall
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Skills: Cisco, Arista, Network engineering, Firewall, Crypto equipment
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Skills: Cisco, Arista, Network engineering, Firewall, Crypto equipment
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$215k/yr
Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data sc…
Skills: Technical program management, Agile software development, Big data, Data lakehouse, Kubernetes
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$54k–$76k/yr
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Skills: Business process analysis, Data analysis, Process improvement, User acceptance testing, Project management
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$130k–$150k/yr
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Skills: Strategic Engagement, Professional Services, Healthcare Payer, Insurance Industry, Project Management
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$40k–$60k/yr
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Skills: NIST guidelines, FIPS guidelines, FISMA, Nessus, AIDE
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Skills: Technical support, Help desk support, Hardware troubleshooting, Software troubleshooting, Network connectivity
Columbia, Maryland, United States • Hybrid
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The Senior Controls Engineer will lead teams in designing, implementing, and commissioning innovative automation solutions for industrial processes. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, and technical documentation while ensuring overall project profitability.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science and possess 6 to 15+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, is required.
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (41 years) engineering companies in the United States - we have a Sr. Controls Engineer position available in Columbia, MD. This person will provide team leadership in delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries.
As a Sr. Controls Engineer at WM you will become part of a company who is:
This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms. The Controls Engineer will interact directly with the customer and work with a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions. This position is a technical leadership and implementation role within the business unit and requires problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.
Education Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
Experience Six to 15+ years of experience with capabilities in the below areas is preferred:
Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Environment Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, phones.
*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance
Salary Range The expected pay range is $115,000 - $160,000 based on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned leader in advanced engineering and control system solutions. Since 1981, we have delivered innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions for industrial process plants and critical facilities across North America and internationally. The key to our success is our depth of talent, proven methodologies, and exceptional flexibility in delivering the engineering resources and systems needed. With more than 700 professionals in 37+ locations, we bring a multidisciplinary approach that integrates automation, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural engineering expertise. Our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and enhance operational performance from concept through completion. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and strong client relationships, our culture is built on three core pillars: Our Pledge, Our Process, and Our People. As one of the largest and most established engineering firms in the United States, we are committed to delivering excellence—because at Wunderlich-Malec, your success defines ours. Learn more about our services or explore career opportunities with a company that invests in its people and partners.
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