Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead automation projects for a wide range of industries, including Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil and Gas, Mining, and Water or Wastewater.

The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing, programming, and commissioning advanced control systems, while also providing technical leadership to engineering teams. This is a client-facing position that requires excellent communication skills, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead automation design from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative automation systems and control strategies for industrial processes and equipment
• Develop control system architecture, select appropriate hardware and software components, and produce detailed documentation and schematics
• Program and integrate PLC, DCS, RTU, and HMI or SCADA systems to meet client requirements
• Commission and test systems on-site to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and profitability
• Collaborate with customers to identify automation requirements and develop technical specifications
• Troubleshoot field devices, control panels, and electrical systems up to 480VAC
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and design documentation

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why Join Us

About the Company

We are a 100 percent employee-owned engineering and system integration firm providing automation, fabrication, and control system solutions for more than four decades. With offices across the United States and a team of over 500 professionals, we are one of the nation's largest and most trusted engineering companies. Our team delivers high-quality automation and control solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and performance.

Skills : Controls Engineer, Automation Systems, PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, RTU, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, VBA, .NET, SQL, Ethernet, Profinet, Modbus, Industrial Networking, Project Management, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon, Power BI, Grafana, Wonderware, GE CIMPLICITY, FactoryTalk, ICONICS, Electrical Schematics, AutoCAD