Lead Controls Engineer — On-Site Automation Leader

globalplacementfirm

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Global Placement Firm seeks a Senior Controls Engineer in Albuquerque, NM for on-site leadership of advanced automation projects. You will design, program, and commission control systems, mentor junior staff, and engage directly with clients across industries.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience with PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA, DCS like DeltaV, and strong skills in wiring, NEC compliance, and AutoCAD. Travel to client sites is possible; relocation and visa sponsorship are not offered.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of controls engineering experience.
  • Bachelors in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Expertise with PLC/DCS/RTU and HMIs/SCADA.
  • Experience with SQL, .NET, and data visualization.
  • Strong client-facing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of control systems for industrial processes.
  • Develop control architectures, electrical schematics, and documentation.
  • Program PLCs/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 networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
  • Serve as project lead, managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and team resources.
  • Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical performance.

Skills

Project leadership
Mentoring
Client engagement
Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell PLC
Siemens PLC
Modicon PLC
HMI/SCADA systems
DCS DeltaV
AutoCAD
SQL
.NET

Job description

Global Placement Firm seeks a Senior Controls Engineer in Albuquerque, NM for on-site leadership of advanced automation projects. You will design, program, and commission control systems, mentor junior staff, and engage directly with clients across industries.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience with PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA, DCS like DeltaV, and strong skills in wiring, NEC compliance, and AutoCAD. Travel to client sites is possible; relocation and visa sponsorship are not offered.

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