Top 95 Automation controls engineer Jobs in Columbus

Engineer IV
ENGIE —Columbus, OH
- $145,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Automation Engineer
Intellectt Inc —Columbus, OH
- $50 - $55 an hour
- Contract
- 5 years
- System design
- Analysis skills
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2d
Automation Engineer
Omni One —Columbus, OH
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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1d
Controls Engineer
Omni One —Columbus, OH
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Email
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Industrial Automation Machine Vision and Controls Engineer - US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Engineered Vision —Westerville, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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System Engineer
Symbotic —Grove City, OH
- $71,000 - $97,900 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Assembly
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Entry Level Systems Engineer/Controls Specialist
RoviSys Building Technologies —Dublin, OH
- $80,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Office
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Automation - Lead Engineer
PerkinElmer —Columbus, OH
- $130,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Travel
- Mentoring
Electrical Project Engineer
QCS Staffing —Ohio
- Contract
- Construction site
- System design
- Senior level
Automation Technician, Third Shift
Anomatic —New Albany, OH
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $73,450 - $132,775 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
- Referral program
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $73,450 - $132,775 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
- Referral program
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $73,450 - $132,775 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
- Referral program
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $73,450 - $132,775 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
- Referral program
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $92,300 - $166,850 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $92,300 - $166,850 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $92,300 - $166,850 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Leidos —Ohio
- $92,300 - $166,850 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
Sr Automation Engineer
Honeywell —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Up to 50% travel
- OSHA
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls
Amazon Data Services, Inc. —New Albany, OH
- $98,700 - $210,800 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering

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Engineer IV

ENGIE -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Safety protocol adherence
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License

Full Job Description

What You Can Expect

As our Senior Controls Engineer, you will support and maintain critical industrial control systems across utility and power generation assets, with primary focus on the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at The Ohio State University.

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving control systems including PLCs, distributed control systems (DCS), industrial networks, and historian platforms. The position requires a self-directed engineer capable of supporting real-time operations, commissioning activities, and long-term system reliability.

This position participates in on-call rotation and may require support outside normal business hours. This role will report to the Automation Manager.

You will:

Support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems across CHP and utility assets
Maintain and optimize Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and FactoryTalk applications
Diagnose and resolve issues related to PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and field instrumentation
Support commissioning, startup, and system integration activities
Maintain historian systems (eDNA, AVEVA PI), ensuring data integrity and interface reliability
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, IT/OT teams, and third-party vendors
Support industrial network infrastructure (switches, firewalls, protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC)
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and ENGIE OT policies
Develop and maintain technical documentation (control narratives, network diagrams, configurations)
Identify and implement system improvements to enhance reliability and performance

What You’ll Bring

This role requires an associates degree in Electrical/Electronics or Controls with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience or in lieu of an associates degree; a High School diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience

Additional Details

This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
Must be willing to participate in on-call rotations and may require support outside normal business hours
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license; may drive company vehicle
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
This position consists of 20% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and lead complex controls issues
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk suite
Experience with Rockwell PlantPAx or equivalent (PCS7, Ovation)
Experience in power generation, utilities, or mission-critical industrial environments
Understanding of industrial networking and OT systems
Experience with historian platforms (eDNA, AVEVA PI)
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity practices
Ability to work in industrial plant environments (heat, noise, confined spaces)
Ability to climb ladders and access industrial equipment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

Salary Range: $145,000 – $160,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: LEI RoW

Division: LEI RoW - Northam

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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