Senior Controls & Automation Engineer – Technical Lead

hargroveepc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Matching retirement contributions

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is seeking a senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead design and delivery of industrial automation projects in Birmingham, AL. You will mentor staff, set technical direction, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards from concept through startup.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and PE registration is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design, implementation, testing/FAT/SAT, deployment/installation, and startup/commissioning for automation projects.
• Ability to implement ISA S88 and IEC 61131 standards in complex projects.
• PE registration preferred but not required at entry; registration highly preferred for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead or team member on automation engineering assignments.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and specialists.
• Produce control system architectures and BOMs for project estimates.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to optimize solutions.
• Coordinate with staff and office leaders to ensure smooth project flow.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals for conformance to specs.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup and commissioning.

Skills

ISA S88

IEC 61131

OSHA 1910.119 MC

Mentoring engineers

Project leadership

Strong debugging

Education

BS or MS in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLC/HMI

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

DCS/PLC/HMI/SIS platforms

Job description

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is seeking a senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead design and delivery of industrial automation projects in Birmingham, AL. You will mentor staff, set technical direction, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards from concept through startup.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and PE registration is highly preferred.