Lead Control Systems Engineer — DCS/PLC & Commissioning

JCW Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer for a contract engagement. The role focuses on leading design and evaluation of plant control and instrumentation systems across municipal, industrial, and power generation projects.

You will act as primary technical liaison with clients, sign and seal control system plans, and contribute to proposals, scoping, and fee estimates for new projects, leveraging deep expertise in DCS/PLC, HMI/SCADA, and relevant standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years progressive experience in control systems engineering.
• Extensive DCS/PLC design, implementation, and commissioning; knowledge of HMI/SCADA and ISA, IEC, NFPA, NEC.
• ABET-accredited BSEE; active PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evaluation of plant control and instrumentation systems (DCS/PLC) across municipal, industrial, and power projects.
• Serve as primary technical controls liaison with clients; sign and seal control system plans, documents, and reports.
• Support business growth through proposal development, scoping, and fee estimating for new control systems projects.

Skills

Control systems design

DCS/PLC design

HMI/SCADA

Project leadership

Client liaison

Education

BSEE (ABET-accredited)

PE license

Job description

JCW Group in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer for a contract engagement. The role focuses on leading design and evaluation of plant control and instrumentation systems across municipal, industrial, and power generation projects.

You will act as primary technical liaison with clients, sign and seal control system plans, and contribute to proposals, scoping, and fee estimates for new projects, leveraging deep expertise in DCS/PLC, HMI/SCADA, and relevant standards.