Field Controls Engineer

Actalent; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Bonuses

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support PLC and SCADA-based control systems for large manufacturing facilities. Lead automation projects from planning through startup and production handoff while collaborating with plant teams and supporting multiple sites through travel.

This Denver-based hybrid role covers design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and handoff of controls projects, with cross-site coordination and strong engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Computer/Mechatronics or related field.
• 4+ years of PLC and SCADA experience in industrial environments.
• Strong experience with Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs.
• Controls design experience using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Experience leading controls projects from concept to implementation.
• Ability to manage contractors and work cross-functionally with plant teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA control systems.
• Develop and modify ControlLogix PLC programs.
• Support SCADA platforms including Wonderware and related applications.
• Lead controls projects from planning through testing, commissioning, and handoff.
• Manage capital improvement and automation projects across facilities.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Create technical documentation, specifications, and as-built drawings.
• Support startup, optimization, and troubleshooting of plant automation systems.
• Travel to manufacturing sites to provide hands-on support.

Skills

PLC & SCADA experience

Rockwell ControlLogix

AutoCAD

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Wonderware System Platform

InTouch

Job description

Controls Engineer

Overview

Design, program, and support PLC and SCADA-based control systems for large manufacturing facilities. Lead automation projects from planning through startup and production handoff while collaborating with plant teams and supporting multiple sites through regular travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA control systems.
• Develop and modify ControlLogix PLC programs.
• Support SCADA platforms including Wonderware and related applications.
• Lead controls projects from planning, design, testing, commissioning, and handoff.
• Manage capital improvement and automation projects across manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Create technical documentation, specifications, and as-built drawings.
• Support startup, optimization, and troubleshooting of plant automation systems.
• Travel to manufacturing sites to provide hands-on project and operational support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Computer, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of PLC and SCADA experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong experience with Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs.
• Controls system design experience, including AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Experience leading controls projects from concept through implementation.
• Ability to manage contractors and work cross-functionally with plant teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InSQL, DASABCIP, and MES experience.
• Experience in food & beverage, dairy, oil & gas, paper, or process manufacturing.
• Exposure to ammonia refrigeration controls.
• Knowledge of project management, commissioning, and capital project execution.
• Experience managing multiple projects across several facilities.

Work Environment

Hybrid Denver-based role with domestic travel to manufacturing facilities. Opportunity to work on large-scale automation projects across multiple sites within a collaborative corporate controls team, with significant autonomy and exposure to plant operations, modernization initiatives, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $102000.00/yr.

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Bonuses, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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