Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides
Company: Mastech Digital
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Mastech Digital provides digital
and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation
Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a
Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides for our
client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our
professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity
for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking
for someone to start immediately. Duration: Full-time Location:
Orlando, FL Salary: $100,000-$120,000/Annually Role: Controls
Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides Primary Skills:
Engineering Role Description: The Controls Engineer must have 5
years of experience. Key Responsibilities: Electrical System
Design: - Lead the design process for electrical and control
systems, starting from concept to full system design, ensuring
compliance with project requirements. - Design electrical/control
components using AutoCAD or similar drafting software, ensuring
system integration across project disciplines. - Collaborate with
facility design teams to optimize panel locations, minimize voltage
drop, and design efficient system hardware layouts. System
Integration & Risk Management: - Provide input for system
integration across various project disciplines, ensuring seamless
collaboration with mechanical, structural, and other engineering
teams. - Manage vendor scopes, ensuring that safety, functionality,
and contract requirements are met. - Conduct project technical risk
assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risks and
ensure project success. - Design redundant systems and mitigations
to improve safety, reliability, and system uptime. Control System
Design & Safety Critical Components: - Design and analyze
safety-critical parts within control systems, ensuring compliance
with relevant codes and standards. - Implement systems for complex
motion integration from automated systems, including ride system
designs for attractions involving guest safety. - Develop detailed
control system documentation, including description of operation,
system design specifications, panel assembly drawings, network
layout, test plans, and maintenance/job plans. System Calculations
& Analysis: - Perform necessary design calculations and analysis,
including short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction,
load flow, power consumption, protective relay/circuit design, and
ground fault monitoring. - Implement and design safety systems with
knowledge of SIL/PL ratings (preferred). - Conduct analysis on
protective relays and circuit designs to ensure compliance and
system safety. Project Support & Commissioning: - Support the
installation and commissioning process, including working off
shifts as needed during project installation phases. - Collaborate
with the installation team to ensure the systems are implemented
correctly and safely. - Oversee system testing and ensure all
safety protocols are followed during start-up and commissioning.
Job Requirements: Education: - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical
Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in
other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related
electrical engineering experience.) Experience: - 5 years of
experience in electrical/control systems design and integration,
covering the majority of the responsibilities listed above. -
Preferred experience in ASTM standards, the attractions industry,
and safety engineering practices. - Experience working with major
industrial manufacturers' hardware/software (e.g., Allen-Bradley,
Siemens). - Experience with Ethernet-based distributed remote I/O
systems is a plus. Key Competencies: - Knowledge of contract
documents and specifications, with the ability to collect field
data and accurately record findings. - Strong planning,
problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to
prioritize and organize effectively. - Ability to design and
implement systems that meet customer requirements while adhering to
industry safety standards. - Ability to work in a multi-disciplined
environment, interfacing effectively with engineers, designers, and
drafters. Skills: - Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office
environments. - Expertise in using AutoCAD (or similar drafting
software) for system design. - Strong communication skills, both
oral and written, to effectively interact with project teams,
vendors, and clients. Other Requirements: - Ability to travel up to
30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of
projects). - Physical demands include vision (color perception),
hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting,
climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment. - Must be
comfortable working in varied environments, including standard
office settings, on-site project locations, and
industrial/construction environments. Education: Bachelor’s Degree
in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates
with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have
directly related electrical engineering experience.) Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience Relocation: This position will not
cover relocation expenses Travel: Travel up to 30% (with travel
being 10% for the last couple of years of projects). Local
Preferred: Yes Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)
Recruiter Name: Devyanshu Pawar Recruiter Phone: 412-490-7931
Benefits: This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant
will receive our client’s benefits package. Mastech Digital is an
Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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