Controls Engineer (Mid-level)- Richmond, VA

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Compensation and responsibilities will be based on experience, technical capability, and demonstrated competency.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Controls Engineer (Mid-level)</span></p>\n<p>Typical Compensation Range: $85,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications</p>\n<p>Experience: Typical 3-8 years</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Independently executes design, programming, and commissioning tasks</li>\n<li>Works under the direction of senior-level engineers and engineering manager</li>\n<li>Owns subsystems or small projects</li>\n<li>Regular client and field interaction</li>\n<li>Performs service call for local clients</li>\n<li>Ability to maintain project schedules</li>\n<li>Contributes to project planning and execution</li>\n<li>Ensures efficiency and client value</li>\n<li>Writes technical scope of work and ability to estimate small controls projects</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Primary position responsibilities, not limited to other tasks that may be assigned according to the project or needs of our client:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electrical &amp; 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