Senior Systems Engineer – DCS Programmer

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Senior Emerson Ovation DCS Programmer - Systems Engineer supporting water and wastewater treatment facilities. Involves system programming, troubleshooting, and project management across teams.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRichmond • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,400 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, implementation, commissioning, and long-term support of Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems
Lead hands-on system programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization
Participate in system upgrades, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of automation issues
Manage and support lifecycle modernization, migration, and large-scale capital projects
Champion OT cybersecurity initiatives
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; lead design reviews and training sessions
Ensure rigorous documentation, testing, commissioning, and change control processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and ensure operational readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering or related field
8+ years of progressive experience with industrial control systems engineering
Expert-level proficiency with major DCS/PLC/SCADA platforms (Emerson/Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Schneider/ or similar)
Strong mastery of industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNET, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, MQTT, DNP3)
Proven experience leading multi-site automation projects or modernization programs
Deep knowledge of industrial networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, security zones/conduits)
Experience with system cybersecurity design (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST standards)
Strong understanding of instrumentation, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and system architecture diagrams
Ability to support on-site commissioning, testing, or plant operations as needed
Occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, or remote facilities
Comfortable working in operational and industrial environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health saving accounts
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase program
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid family leave
ten paid holidays
vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

system programmingconfigurationtroubleshootingoptimizationindustrial control systems engineeringDCSPLCSCADAindustrial protocolsindustrial networking

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipcollaborationdocumentationtraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Controls EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering