Control System Engineer/ Technician

Job Details

ENGINEERS

Control System Engineer/ Technician Pittsburgh, 

PA Posted:

 4/29/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 5738

Job Category:

ENGINEERS

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time Duration:

Direct Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking for a Control Systems Engineer / Technician on behalf of our client, a Pittsburgh area engineering consultant. This role is well-suited for someone with networking/computer skills and hands-on electrical/electronics experience. Ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.

Duties:

Design, program, test, and commission SCADA systems, PLCs, and HMIs. Configure and manage SCADA networks, including firewalls, modems, managed switches, VLANs, VPN, and related equipment. Perform field installations, startups, and training for automation projects. Troubleshoot and service PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems for a wide range of clients. Develop control system upgrades and retrofits, primarily with Allen Bradley/Rockwell platforms. Collaborate with drafting, electrical design, and engineering peers to deliver successful projects. Travel to client sites, in western Pennsylvania, with most work local to the Pittsburgh area.

Job Requirements Requirements:

Electro-Mechanical degree or have relevant experience in control system integration. 1-3 years of related experience (training may be provided for driven entry-level candidates). Knowledge of instrumentation and control panel equipment and design. Hands-on experience troubleshooting low-voltage electrical systems using tools like multimeters. Skilled in PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley preferred; Modicon, ScadaPack, etc. helpful). Familiar with HMI programming (FactoryTalk preferred; Wonderware, iFix, WinCC, etc. a plus). Problem-solving skills, strong deductive reasoning, and the ability to reverse engineer panels in the field. Process knowledge with fluid flow or hydraulics is a plus. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality work. Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit