Find & Apply For Network Engineer / Architect Jobs in Lake Mary, Florida

We're looking for an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer with a strong background in

PLC & HMI

Programming and SCADA. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys getting into the technical details—from designing and programming control systems tomissioning equipment, troubleshooting networks, and supporting customers in the field.

You'll work with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, protective relays, and other control system equipment to develop reliable and secure automation solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from initial design and programming through testing, startup,missioning, and ongoing support.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and program PLC-based automation systems using platforms such as Emerson, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or similar systems.

Design and configure HMIs, including control logic, alarming, trending, and system integration.

Work with industrialmunication protocols such as Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and

PROFINET.

Design control system architectures incorporating PLCs, HMIs, protective relays, controllers, andmunication processors.

Design and troubleshoot industrial networks, including Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, and network redundancy such as RSTP, PRP, and HSR.

Get hands-on with system testing,missioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.

Diagnose industrial network issues using tools such as Wireshark and packet capture.

Support OT cybersecurity initiatives, including secure remote access, VPNs, firewalls, and IEC 62443-based security practices.

Work with industry standards and technologies fromanizations and manufacturers such as UL, IEEE, IEC, Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, and Siemens.

Support FATs, SATs, startup activities, customer sitemissioning, and troubleshooting as needed.

Create clear technical documentation and work closely with engineering, project, and customer teams.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Approximately 3-8 years of experience working in industrial automation and controls.

Hands-on experience developing PLC/HMI systems using Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or similar platforms.

Experience taking automation systems from design and programming through testing,missioning, startup, and customer support.

Strong understanding of industrialmunications, networking, and control system architecture.

Experience with OT networking and cybersecurity, including managed switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, Wireshark, and

IEC 62443

principles.

Familiarity with power automation systems and equipment such as protective relays, PLCs, HMIs,munication processors, and generator controllers.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work throughplex technical issues in the office or in the field.

Good technical documentation andmunication skills.

Comfortable working with customers and collaborating with different engineering and project teams.

Willingness to travel approximately 30-35%.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

401k

Hybrid Work Schedule

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Senior Project Engineer

Engineer