Control Systems Specialist

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY 

The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professional located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets.

WHY JOIN US? 

• Be part of a national team shaping the future of ICS/OT cybersecurity.
• Work alongside industry leaders on high-impact projects.
• Gain exposure to real-world projects like rail systems engineering, microgrids, and water treatment plants.
• Access structured mentorship and training to accelerate your development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated Control Systems Engineer to join our growing Industrial Control Systems/Operational Technology and Cybersecurity team. This role supports the design, implementation, and protection of control systems across critical infrastructure sectors including water, transit, energy, and federal systems. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, technically curious, and ready to contribute to multidisciplinary project teams. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in the design and integration of control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) for infrastructure and facility-related projects.
• Support control systems and cybersecurity designs, assessments, and consulting for ICS/OT environments to include but not limited to: water and wastewater treatment plants, distributed energy resources including microgrids, battery energy storage systems, photovoltaic energy systems, combined heat and power generation, electric vehicle system equipment, rail power and signaling systems and others.
• 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 to support in-state clients.
• Travel outside of Pennsylvania infrequently as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience 
• Familiarity with industrial automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet, DNP3).
• Basic understanding of control theory and instrumentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is Required for This Position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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, and others.
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., 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 (e.g., water, transit, energy) and learning from senior technical mentors in a multidisciplinary environment.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,844 to $150,504. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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