Senior PLC Design Engineer

divcon

Senior PLC Design Engineer responsible for designing PLC-based control systems. Leading technical design efforts and mentoring junior engineers in a Dallas-based automation solutions company.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of PLC-based control systems, including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and network architectures.
Develop complete PLC I/O architectures, point-to-point wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and device connection details.
Design and document industrial control panels, including power distribution, grounding, component layout, and enclosure configuration.
Develop system layouts using floor plans to integrate control panels, field devices, instrumentation, and network infrastructure.
Engineer industrial network architectures, including Ethernet/IP layouts, switch configurations, device addressing, and communication structures.
Translate mechanical, electrical, and process drawings into coordinated control system designs.
Prepare and review submittals, bills of material (BOMs), device schedules, and construction documentation.
Lead design efforts for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, programmers, panel shops, and field teams to ensure successful execution.
Generate and respond to RFIs to resolve design clarifications.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, missing information, and coordination issues across disciplines.
Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
Perform and lead QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation.
Ensure compliance with company standards, CAD practices, and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, UL 508A).
Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level and junior designers/engineers.
Contribute to development and refinement of design standards, templates, and workflows.
Maintain organized project documentation, revisions, and design records throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
Expert-level understanding of PLC-based control systems, panel design, and industrial networks.
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, UL 508A).
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
5+ years of experience in controls design, electrical design, or industrial automation.
Proven experience delivering complete control system design packages.
Experience coordinating across disciplines and supporting project execution.
Experience with commissioning, startup, or troubleshooting preferred.
Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, or other design/documentation tools.
Experience with industrial or mission-critical systems (HVAC, chiller plants, process systems, data centers).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead the design and development of PLC-based control systems, including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and network architectures.
Develop complete PLC I/O architectures, point-to-point wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and device connection details.
Design and document industrial control panels, including power distribution, grounding, component layout, and enclosure configuration.
Develop system layouts using floor plans to integrate control panels, field devices, instrumentation, and network infrastructure.
Engineer industrial network architectures, including Ethernet/IP layouts, switch configurations, device addressing, and communication structures.
Translate mechanical, electrical, and process drawings into coordinated control system designs.
Prepare and review submittals, bills of material (BOMs), device schedules, and construction documentation.
Lead design efforts for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, programmers, panel shops, and field teams to ensure successful execution.
Generate and respond to RFIs to resolve design clarifications.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, missing information, and coordination issues across disciplines.
Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
Perform and lead QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation.
Ensure compliance with company standards, CAD practices, and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, UL 508A).
Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level and junior designers/engineers.
Contribute to development and refinement of design standards, templates, and workflows.
Maintain organized project documentation, revisions, and design records throughout the project lifecycle. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
Expert-level understanding of PLC-based control systems, panel design, and industrial networks.
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, UL 508A).
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
5+ years of experience in controls design, electrical design, or industrial automation.
Proven experience delivering complete control system design packages.
Experience coordinating across disciplines and supporting project execution.
Experience with commissioning, startup, or troubleshooting preferred.
Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, or other design/documentation tools.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Control Panel DesignWiring DiagramsI/O ArchitecturesDevice Connection DetailsSystem Layout DevelopmentQA/QC ReviewsCommissioningStartup TroubleshootingComplete Control System Design PackagesProject Documentation Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving