Senior Controls Engineer

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sky Mavis seeks a Senior Controls Engineer – Mission Critical to lead design, development, and implementation of BMS, ICS, and SCADA for mission-critical projects in St. Louis, MO. You will architect PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, integrate BMS/EPMS/ICS, and design secure control networks.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams, perform testing and commissioning, and mentor junior engineers while staying ahead of automation, IoT, and AI-driven trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in controls engineering, including ≥5 years in mission-critical environments.
• Expertise in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development.
• Strong knowledge of power monitoring and cybersecurity for control systems.
• Experience with real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with NFPA, ISA, NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automation and control systems for mission-critical projects.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures to support complex facility operations.
• Integrate BMS, EPMS, and ICS into mission-critical environments.
• Perform network architecture design for control systems, including cybersecurity best practices.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams for seamless integration.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and commissioning.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships to meet specs.
• Stay current with automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial control systems

Cybersecurity for control systems

System integration

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Siemens S7

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Modbus BACnet OPC

Job description

The Role We Want You For

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design, development, and implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for mission‑critical projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with automation, PLCs, control network architecture, and system integration in high‑reliability environments such as data centers, pharmaceutical plants, and industrial facilities.

The Specifics of the Role

• Design, program, and commission automation and control systems for mission‑critical projects.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures to support complex facility operations.
• Integrate Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) into mission‑critical environments.
• Perform network architecture design for control systems, including cybersecurity best practices.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting during commissioning and operational phases.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships to ensure control systems meet performance specifications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI‑driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering, with at least 5 years in mission‑critical environments (data centers, pharma, advanced manufacturing, etc.).
• Expertise in PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.), SCADA/HMI development (Ignition, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, etc.), and network communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of power monitoring systems (EPMS), industrial automation, and cybersecurity best practices for control systems.
• Experience with programming and configuring automation platforms for real‑time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with NFPA, ISA, NIST, and industry standards related to automation and control in mission‑critical environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed for commissioning and system validation.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.