Senior Controls Engineering Leader

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Senior Controls Engineering Manager to lead the Controls Engineering Department, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost optimization across ride and show systems. You will collaborate with leadership to maintain budgets and drive continuous improvements.

You will oversee documentation, risk analyses, and cross-department coordination with maintenance, facilities, and external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an engineering environment focusing on control and automation systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems and motor drives.
• Strong background in safety standards and risk analysis for theme park environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Controls Engineering Department and uphold safety and reliability standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and maximize cost-efficiency of ownership.
• Develop and manage documentation, configurations, and reliability analyses.
• Coordinate with maintenance, facilities, and external vendors to meet budgets.

Skills

Controls engineering

Safety compliance

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Maintenance coordination

Risk analysis

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

RSLogix/Studio 5000

ControlLogix

SLC/PLC programming

AC/DC drives (VFDs)

Control networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet)

PanelBuilder

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Senior Controls Engineering Manager to lead the Controls Engineering Department, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost optimization across ride and show systems. You will collaborate with leadership to maintain budgets and drive continuous improvements.

You will oversee documentation, risk analyses, and cross-department coordination with maintenance, facilities, and external partners.