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Control Systems Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,844.00 - $150,504.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Mentorship programs
Structured training
Career development opportunities
Travel reimbursement

Job Description

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with a rich legacy spanning over 85 years. Headquartered in Pittsburgh with nearly 100 offices nationwide, the company is recognized for solving complex infrastructure challenges across various sectors including roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, airports, water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration, and specialized overseas construction. Known for delivering visionary leadership and transformational change, Michael Baker International prides itself on its innovative approach, dedicated experts, and commitment to improving quality of life by making communities safer, more accessible, sustainable, and prosperous. The company embraces diversity and inclusion... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience
  • familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, DNP3
  • basic understanding of control theory and instrumentation
  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • u.s. citizenship is required

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience
  • familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, DNP3
  • basic understanding of control theory and instrumentation
  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • u.s. citizenship is required
  • internship or academic project experience in control systems, industrial automation or ICS/OT cybersecurity
  • exposure to automation software such as Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk, Aveva Wonderware, Siemens Simatic WinCC or TIA Portal
  • exposure to cybersecurity frameworks like NIST SP 800-82 or certifications such as GICSP or CISSP (a plus, not required)
  • able to obtain control systems or network certifications such as Engineer in Training (EIT), or Cisco CCNA
  • exposure to control panel designs, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and sequence of operations
  • interest in working across sectors such as water, transit, and energy and learning from senior technical mentors in a multidisciplinary environment

Job Duties

  • assist in the design and integration of control systems including PLC, SCADA, and DCS for infrastructure and facility-related projects
  • support control systems and cybersecurity designs, assessments, and consulting for ICS/OT environments including water and wastewater treatment plants, distributed energy resources like microgrids and battery energy storage systems, photovoltaic energy systems, combined heat and power generation, electric vehicle system equipment, rail power and signaling systems
  • collaborate with senior engineers and cybersecurity specialists to develop secure architectures and system documentation
  • provide periodic support for client software, firmware, and SCADA network upgrades
  • participate in field assessments, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems
  • contribute to technical writing for client deliverables
  • travel to client sites within Pennsylvania and occasionally outside Pennsylvania as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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