Senior Mission-Critical Controls Engineer (BMS/SCADA)

Sky Mavis

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design, development, and implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and SCADA for mission‑critical projects such as data centers, pharma plants, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive automation experience with PLCs, control networks, and system integration in high‑reliability environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
  • 10+ years in controls engineering, 5+ in mission-critical ops.
  • Expertise in PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and networking protocols.
  • Strong cybersecurity knowledge for control systems.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and commission automation and control systems.
  • Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures.
  • Integrate BMS, EPMS, and industrial control systems.
  • Design control network architecture with cybersecurity best practices.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams.
  • Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting during commissioning.
  • Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships.
  • Stay updated on automation, IoT, and AI-driven controls.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

PLC programming
SCADA/HMI development
Network protocols
Automation platforms
Cybersecurity for control systems
Leadership/communication
Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Ignition
Wonderware
Rockwell FactoryTalk

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design, development, and implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and SCADA for mission‑critical projects such as data centers, pharma plants, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive automation experience with PLCs, control networks, and system integration in high‑reliability environments.

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