PLC Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction Project)

About the role

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services. We are seeking a PLC Engineer for a Heavy Civil Construction Project in Norfolk, Virginia. The position is estimated for 1 year, with efforts to place employees on other projects after completion to ensure continuity.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, configuration, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware, software, communication networks, field devices, sensors, actuators, and control panels.
• Review and modify PLC programs, control logic, alarms, interlocks, and system sequences as required.
• Support SCADA configuration, graphics, alarms, trends, communications, and system integration.
• Assist with integration between PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, electrical systems, and other tunnel control systems.
• Perform field testing, functional testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Support FAT, SAT, start‑up, and commissioning procedures.
• Review drawings, control diagrams, I/O lists, network architecture, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, ITS, controls, commissioning, and construction teams.
• Identify system issues and support the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Document testing results, system modifications, troubleshooting activities, and commissioning progress.
• Support the preparation of system turnover and as‑built documentation.
• Ensure work complies with project requirements, applicable standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5‑8+ years of experience on tunnel, bridge, highway, transit, or design‑build infrastructure projects.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, SCADA configuration, communication networks, instrumentation, and system integration.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.

Benefits

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Local health insurance.
• Visa sponsorship available if necessary.
• Vehicle, gas, laptop and phone are provided.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9 work hours plus a 1‑hour lunch break; flexibility required.