Controls and Automation Engineer

Automationtechies; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Mentoring and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Four-day work week (Mon-Thu)

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team in Albuquerque, NM. You will design, develop, program, and implement industrial process control systems (PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA) for diverse clients, from initial design through commissioning.

Responsibilities include developing control logic, configuring devices, reading PFDs/P&IDs, supporting hardware selection, and ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, developing, and deploying PLC, DCS, and SCADA/HMI systems.
• Excellent ability to read PFDs, P&IDs, and electrical drawings and translate into control logic.
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT, startup, commissioning, and field testing.
• Strong documentation and communication skills with clients and teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for project work and site support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and implement industrial process control and automation systems, including PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA.
• Develop control logic, operator interfaces, device communications, and database configurations to meet project requirements.
• Support hardware engineering, instrumentation selection, control panel layouts, and construction activities.
• Read, interpret, and update engineering drawings and technical documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams).
• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deadlines while addressing technical challenges.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project teams, and clients to meet codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Support FAT, SAT, UAT, startup, commissioning, and end-user training.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and communications.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS operations

SCADA/HMI

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

CIMPLICITY

PlantPAx

Schneider Electric Unity

AVEVA/Wonderware

ICONICS

Job description

An established engineering and systems integration firm is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its growing team. With more than 40 years of industry experience, over 35 locations across the United States, and nearly 700 employees nationwide, this employee-owned firm is recognized on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms list and has built a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

The company works across multiple industries and takes a platform-independent approach to automation, allowing engineers to develop solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse industrial automation projects alongside experienced engineers, supporting projects from initial design through programming, testing, startup, and commissioning.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees also benefit from mentoring, professional development opportunities, multiple career advancement paths, and the option to work a four-day schedule consisting of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.

Overview:

• Design, develop, program, and implement industrial process control and automation systems, including PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA applications.
• Develop control logic, operator interfaces, device communications, and database configurations to support project requirements.
• Support hardware engineering, systems integration, instrumentation selection, control panel layouts, and construction activities.
• Read, interpret, and update engineering drawings and technical documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation data sheets, and I/O lists.
• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deadlines while proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project teams, and clients to deliver projects in accordance with applicable regulations, industry codes, contractual requirements, and engineering standards.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), user acceptance testing (UAT), end-user training, system checkout, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including requirements, status reports, control sequences of operation, engineering standards, scopes of supply, requests for information (RFIs), and customer correspondence.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and code comments while communicating technical information clearly to clients, project leadership, and internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving engineering methodologies, project templates, tools, and lessons learned.
• Travel up to 25% for project-related activities and customer support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, preferably Electrical, Chemical, Controls, or Computer Engineering. A technical degree combined with equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of directly related experience in process control, manufacturing automation, and/or industrial information systems.
• Hands‑on experience designing, developing, and deploying PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI systems.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with clients, engineering leadership, and cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to sound engineering practices, technical accuracy, and thorough documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. SharePoint experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and CIMPLICITY.
• Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix programming experience, with PlantPAx experience particularly desirable.
• Experience with Schneider Electric Unity programming.
• Familiarity with AVEVA/Wonderware or ICONICS SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Industry experience in oil and gas, chemicals, water and wastewater, or other process‑oriented environments.
• Experience supporting system checkout, FAT/SAT, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment‑based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.