Senior Controls & Automation Architect — Multi-Platform OT

Atlas OT; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Training & certifications

PPE reimbursement

Cell phone allowance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

EAP

Employee perks program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Atlas OT is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to deliver integrated automation solutions across energy, manufacturing, and water/waste sectors. You will lead multi-platform projects, design and implement controls, and contribute to internal standards.

Expect technical leadership with opportunities to shape global OT standards and practices. You will work on panel design, FAT testing, and managed SCADA services, applying precision and innovation to complex electrical and instrumentation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced certifications preferred (ISA CAP, PE).
• Minimum 8+ years experience with multi-site control systems and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (UL, NEC, ISA, IEC).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex automation projects across Mechanical, Electrical, and Software domains.
• Develop and enforce global code libraries and IEC 61131-3 standards.
• Architect secure OT networks with IDMZ, firewalls, and IEC 62443 compliance.
• Review work and guide engineers to ensure adherence to standards.
• Drive process optimization, alarm rationalization, and safety system improvements.
• Estimate project hours and BOMs in collaboration with Sales and PM.

Skills

IEC 61131-3 languages

Automation platforms SME

Control systems architecture

Process safety & functional safety

ERP/MES integration

Scripting: Python/C#

OT network security: IEC 62443

Technical documentation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

ISA CAP / PE preferred

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Ignition

Phoenix Contact

Job description

Atlas OT is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to deliver integrated automation solutions across energy, manufacturing, and water/waste sectors. You will lead multi-platform projects, design and implement controls, and contribute to internal standards.

Expect technical leadership with opportunities to shape global OT standards and practices. You will work on panel design, FAT testing, and managed SCADA services, applying precision and innovation to complex electrical and instrumentation efforts.