Senior Controls Engineer

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC, based in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead and support the controls and automation business for industrial/manufacturing clients. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming and systems integration across Rockwell and Siemens platforms.

You will guide project teams through installation, startup, commissioning, and ongoing optimization. You will design control systems, develop standards and best practices, and provide on-site training and client-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years lead systems integration experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience with electrical codes and reading electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, programming, and commissioning activities, focusing on PLC and HMI across varied platforms (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Coordinate installation, startup, validation, and on-site support for automation projects.
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, and procedures; maintain documentation.

Skills

Lead systems integration

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

UL 508a standards

Job description

Description

SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER

This position is based out of our Minneapolis, MN office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future. Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

Responsible for leading and supporting the overall mission of the Company’s controls and automation business, in alignment with all approved business models. This position will have a strategic focus on control systems integration and industrial controls, serving primarily the industrial and manufacturing markets where controls and automation systems exist in client facilities. This position is also responsible for leadership and adherence to department standards and processes, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.
• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

• Provides leadership to engineering, technical, and programming execution, with an emphasis on PLC and HMI programming, to a wide array of manufacturers’ hardware and software platforms designed for the industrial controls and manufacturing automation platform. A primary focus on Rockwell Automation and Siemens product lines is required.
• Participates in and coordinates the installation of automation hardware and software, commissioning, and release, and works as a valuable team leader to design and implement automation software. Accurately and confidentially maintains Company records and other sensitive business and customer data
• Manages and develops project deliverables independently and/or within a team. Performs on-site startup, commissioning, validation, and support. Assists in the design of control systems and creation of engineering standards, best practices, and procedures.
• Provides frequent communication, troubleshooting and problem-resolution consulting on issues with members of the project team and other applicable parties. Assesses project issues and risks and works to create and implement best practice solutions. Maintains accurate documentation of all significant plans, resolutions, and changes.
• Conducts communication meetings with customers to provide subject matter expertise and discuss work forecasts and planning needs. Provides training as needed to customers and/or team members on control systems required for specific project work.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, foremen, project teams, specialty contractors, vendors, suppliers, user groups and others that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of lead systems integration work experience with a preferred concentration in manufacturing solutions. Work experience preferred as a project team lead in a variety of different customer scenarios, overseeing control projects with multiple systems for implementation. Training and experience directly managing people preferred.
• Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD in electrical control schematic development and design work. Skills and experience with UL 508a standards and common practices preferred.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices. Must have extensive knowledge of the electrical code and skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Project management and project leadership training, skills, and experience.

Travel

• Travel to project sites as needed.

Salary Range

• $90,000-$118,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
  

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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