Sr. Automation Engineer (HVAC Controls Design)

Albireo Energy, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems. You will focus on PLC logic, HMI/SCADA architectures, and electrical controls using Rockwell, Emerson, GE, Schneider, Ignition, and more.

The role requires 30% travel nationwide, with responsibilities spanning design, programming, documentation, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC logic design and programming based on narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Design HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Create and review electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Prepare design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and BOMs.
• Support field activities such as commissioning, testing, and design validation.
• Integrate systems using serial and Ethernet-based industrial protocols.
• Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
• Support proposal development, including reviewing plans, specs, and scope documents.
• Present technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and design deliverables.

Skills

PLC/PAC logic design

HMI/SCADA design

Electrical design

Industrial communication protocols

Technical documentation

Presenting to customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Emerson

GE

Schneider Electric

Ignition

Job description

Description

The Senior Controls Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems, with a strong focus on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering. This role emphasizes upfront design, programming, and documentation using industry-standard platforms including Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, Ignition and others. The position requires strong understanding of systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design packages and control solutions.

In this position your duties will include:

• Developing PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Designing HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Creating and reviewing detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Preparing design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bill of materials.
• Supporting field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
• Integrating systems using a wide variety of serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
• Leading and/or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
• Supporting proposal development, including reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.
• Presenting technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Preparing technical reports, and design deliverables.

Position Parameters

This role requires approximately 30% national travel, including travel to client sites, regional offices, and project locations as needed to support business operations.

• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain)

• Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications (e.g., ControlLogix/Studio 5000).
• Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications.
• ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).
• Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.
• UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification familiarity (designer-level knowledge).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions

Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.