Senior Controls Engineer

Global Placement Firm; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Placement Firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced automation systems from design through client handoff. The role involves hands‑on work with PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA platforms and leadership responsibilities such as mentoring and project oversight.

The position requires 10+ years in controls engineering, proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, and Modicon PLCs, and experience with DCS platforms like Emerson DeltaV. On‑site in Albuquerque, NM with potential travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in controls engineering roles.
• Proficient in PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Modicon.
• Skilled in HMI/SCADA systems: Wonderware System Platform, GE Cimplicity, iFIX, ICONICS, FactoryTalk View, and others.
• Experience with DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or equivalent.
• Familiarity with programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts.
• Working knowledge of SQL, .NET, and modern visualization/reporting tools preferred.
• Expertise in control panel design, NEC compliance, and AutoCAD.
• Industry exposure in semiconductor, life sciences, food & beverage, building automation, oil & gas, or mining.
• Demonstrated success leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of control systems for industrial processes and equipment.
• Develop control architectures, electrical schematics, and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC/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 network systems (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Serve as project lead, managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and team resources (projects up to $1M).
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical performance on assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Project oversight

Education

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

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Wonderware System Platform

GE Cimplicity

iFIX

ICONICS

FactoryTalk View

Emerson DeltaV

AutoCAD

SQL

.NET

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Albuquerque, NM | 100% On-Site
Industry: Industrial Automation
Job Function: Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (10+ Years)
Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
Relocation Assistance: Not Offered
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Position Summary

A leading engineering and automation firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced automation systems across various industries. This position involves hands‑on technical work with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, and includes leadership responsibilities such as mentoring, project oversight, and direct client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of control systems for industrial processes and equipment.
• Develop control architectures, electrical schematics, and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC/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 network systems (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Serve as project lead, managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and team resources (projects up to $1M).
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical performance on assigned projects.

Required Experience

• 10+ years in controls engineering roles.
• Proficient in PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Modicon.
• Skilled in HMI/SCADA systems: Wonderware System Platform, GE Cimplicity, iFIX, ICONICS, FactoryTalk View, and others.
• Experience with DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or equivalent.
• Familiarity with programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts.
• Working knowledge of SQL, .NET, and modern visualization/reporting tools preferred.
• Expertise in control panel design, NEC compliance, and AutoCAD.
• Industry exposure in: semiconductor, life sciences, food & beverage, building automation, oil & gas, or mining.
• Demonstrated success leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff.

Preferred Skills

• Rockwell and Cimplicity platform experience.
• Web-based data integration and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Power BI).
• Development of standards for graphics, alarming, and control templates.
• Strong client-facing communication and proposal development experience.

Other Details

• Standard office and on-site industrial environments.
• May involve travel to client facilities and occasional hands‑on commissioning.
• Requires physical activity typical of on-site engineering roles (e.g., lifting, mounting/dismounting equipment).