Senior Controls & Automation Architect

Zohorecruit; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & certifications

PPE reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

Merit-based rewards

Referral bonus program

Education expense assistance

Health, vision, dental coverage

Job summary

Atlas OT is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead cross-functional automation projects across multiple industries, delivering integrated control solutions from design to deployment. You will drive standardization of code libraries and secure OT network architectures while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, global standards development, and hands-on execution of complex control systems, with opportunities to influence projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; advanced certifications preferred (ISA CAP, PE License – Control Systems).
• Minimum of 8+ years experience with 12,000 project hours logged, including system architecture and multi-site implementations.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to knowledge-sharing culture.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex automation projects, integrating Mechanical, Electrical, and Software systems across multiple platforms.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce global code libraries and internal programming standards (IEC 61131-3).
• Architect and approve secure OT network designs, including IDMZ, firewalls, and IEC 62443 cybersecurity compliance.
• Oversee technical quality by reviewing work and guiding adherence to standards.
• Lead efforts in process optimization and automation strategies per project requirements.

Skills

IEC 61131-3 languages

Multi-site control systems

Industrial standards

OT network security

Documentation quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ISA CAP certification

PE License – Control Systems

Tools

ERP/MES integration

MQTT cloud technologies

Python

C#

VBA

IEC 62443

Job description

Atlas OT is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead cross-functional automation projects across multiple industries, delivering integrated control solutions from design to deployment. You will drive standardization of code libraries and secure OT network architectures while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, global standards development, and hands-on execution of complex control systems, with opportunities to influence projects worldwide.