Controls Engineer II at L. L. Blue Engineering – Atlanta, Georgia

L.L. Blue Engineering was built with over 15 years safely planning, securing, & integrating projects for industrial control systems. Our team is committed to helping you transform your factories and facilities for the digital industrial age. We address your most important priorities while offering innovative solutions that keep your business thriving in the future.

About the role

• The Controls Systems Engineer II is an independent, field-focused controls engineer responsible for executing commissioning and startup activities for assigned scope. This role validates installation and wiring integrity, performs PLC/HMI/SCADA configuration and optimization, troubleshoots field issues under pressure, and produces test and turnover evidence. The position plays a critical role during commissioning and cutover windows and represents the company directly with client stakeholders.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities

• Field Commissioning and Startup Execution
• Lead commissioning activities for assigned scope, including loop checks, functional testing, and system startup
• Perform PLC, HMI, and SCADA configuration changes, optimization, and tuning
• Execute commissioning during critical windows with minimal supervision
• Provide responsive onsite support during cutovers, recoveries, and startup events

2) Installation Validation and Troubleshooting

• Validate I/O, control power, and panel integrity prior to energization
• Troubleshoot and drive correction of wiring, shielding, grounding, and installation deficiencies
• Validate drawings against field conditions and maintain accurate redlines
• Coordinate closely with technicians and contractors to resolve field issues

3) Technical Coordination and Field Leadership

• Direct and coordinate technicians and subcontractors during commissioning activities
• Serve as the primary onsite controls point of contact for assigned scope
• Communicate clearly with PMs, engineers, and client representatives during execution

4) Documentation, Testing, and Turnover

• Maintain punch lists, commissioning checklists, and test results
• Produce and organize FAT/SAT records, configuration backups, and version notes
• Ensure turnover documentation is complete, accurate, and client-ready

5) Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to site safety requirements including LOTO and NFPA 70E practices
• Maintain safe work practices in energized and industrial environments
• Follow cybersecurity hygiene for field work, including remote access discipline, backups, and account control

Qualifications

• Strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and troubleshooting capability
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve field integration issues
• Calm, structured execution under time pressure and during outages

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering or related technical discipline); equivalent experience acceptable
• 3–7+ years of controls integration, commissioning, and startup experience in industrial or OT environments

Tools, Training, and Certifications

• Vendor platform training (PLC/HMI/SCADA)
• OSHA 30 preferred
• NFPA 70E
• Cybersecurity hygiene for field execution (remote access control, backups)

Licenses & Screening

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background and drug screening per client requirements
• Ability to obtain site-specific or client-required clearances