Senior Controls Engineer — Remote-Ready, Global Manufacturing

SSOE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a growing client base in manufacturing. The role involves defining control system requirements, leading project teams, and collaborating with owner and vendor teams across locations including AZ, GA, TX, and OH.

You’ll work on DCS/PLC/HMI/MES/SCADA projects, travel 20–40%, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A PE license and 10+ years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of related practical experience.
• P.E. license preferred.
• Knowledge of project planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, HMI, MES, and SCADA systems and vendor selection.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel 20%–40%.
• Familiarity with ANSI/CSA/IEC/ISA/ISO/NEC/NFPA/RIA and OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Take an active part in client contact and provides technical support to business development efforts.
• Act as an owner's representative to define new control system requirements and project responsibilities.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of contract proposals by defining scope and providing estimates for engineering work.
• Become a trusted partner for stakeholders making critical design decisions.
• Coordinate areas of responsibility to SSOE teams, owner teams, vendors, and subconsultants.
• Delegate project work to appropriate departments and discipline leads; oversee multiple project teams.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers on the project.
• Anticipate process and design roadblocks and address issues proactively.
• Navigate risk and hazard assessment with safeguarding and control system requirements.
• Mentor, coach, and resource for less experienced staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI

MES

SCADA

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a growing client base in manufacturing. The role involves defining control system requirements, leading project teams, and collaborating with owner and vendor teams across locations including AZ, GA, TX, and OH.

You’ll work on DCS/PLC/HMI/MES/SCADA projects, travel 20–40%, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A PE license and 10+ years in manufacturing are preferred.