DCS Controls Engineer

Job overview

The DCS Controls Engineer is an onsite role based in Columbia, SC, with a salary range of $120,000–$150,000 per year. This position supports a global engineering organization that provides automation and process optimization solutions for pulp and paper manufacturing. This role exists to lead modernization projects and provide technical support for critical control systems. The engineer works directly with customers to solve complex operational challenges and improve the reliability and efficiency of industrial automation environments.

What you'll do

• Design and implement DCS programming
• configure control platforms
• participate in system upgrades
• integrate systems
• perform validation and commissioning
• troubleshoot performance issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

columbia sc

dcs

controls engineer

automation

manufacturing

industrial

engineering

pulp and paper

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $120K–$150K base salary, bonus potential, stable career growth.

Why this role

Global engineering firm; pulp and paper focus; high-visibility customer-facing role.

About the employer

Jobot is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.