Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Controls Engineer

Location : Albuquerque, NM | 100% On-Site

Industry : Industrial Automation

Job Function : Engineering

Experience Level : Mid-Senior (10+ Years)

Education : Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science

Relocation Assistance : Not Offered

Visa Sponsorship : Not Available

Position Summary

A leading engineering and automation firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced automation systems across various industries. This position involves hands-on technical work with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, and includes leadership responsibilities such as mentoring, project oversight, and direct client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of control systems for industrial processes and equipment.

Develop control architectures, electrical schematics, and system documentation.

Program controllers (PLC / DCS / RTU) and HMIs / SCADA systems.

Integrate databases for historical data display and analysis.

Execute system commissioning, testing, and client handoff.

Design and implement industrial network systems (Ethernet / IP, Profinet, Modbus).

Serve as project lead, managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and team resources (projects up to $1M).

Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical performance on assigned projects.

Required Experience

10+ years in controls engineering roles.

Proficient in PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Modicon.

Skilled in HMI / SCADA systems : Wonderware System Platform, GE Cimplicity, iFIX, ICONICS, FactoryTalk View, and others.

Experience with DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or equivalent.

Familiarity with programming languages : Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts.

Working knowledge of SQL, .NET, and modern visualization / reporting tools preferred.

Expertise in control panel design, NEC compliance, and AutoCAD.

Industry exposure in : semiconductor, life sciences, food & beverage, building automation, oil & gas, or mining.

Demonstrated success leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff.

Preferred Skills

Rockwell and Cimplicity platform experience.

Web-based data integration and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Power BI).

Development of standards for graphics, alarming, and control templates.

Strong client-facing communication and proposal development experience.

Other Details

Standard office and on-site industrial environments.

May involve travel to client facilities and occasional hands-on commissioning.

Requires physical activity typical of on-site engineering roles (e.g., lifting, mounting / dismounting equipment).