Sr Control Systems Developer

Interstates; Sioux Center (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Senior Control Systems Developer to join our team in the Midwest. You will take ownership of significant portions of control system projects, partnering with project teams and customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role involves designing, programming, testing, and starting up complex industrial control systems, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to standards and best practices. Hybrid work options may be available based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Control Systems Developer or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industrial programming and control system implementation experience, including startup and commissioning.
• Strong programming knowledge with expert-level experience in at least two of the following: PLC, HMI/hardware setup, PC configuration, or database management.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems, hardware, software, and customer networks.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical projects and communicate effectively with customers and project teams.
• Strong technical design, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide customer and employee training on control systems

Responsibilities

• Plan and design significant portions of control systems with minimal supervision
• Work with project teams to define control system scope, functionality, reports, documentation, graphics, and startup support needs
• Program, implement, test, document, install, and start up complex industrial control systems
• Provide advanced programming expertise in at least two of the following areas: PLC, HMI/hardware setup, PC configuration, or database management
• Configure, install, and troubleshoot PC/PLC hardware, software, and customer networks
• Start up control systems at customer sites without direct supervision and provide after-hours or pager support as needed
• Provide in-house and customer-site operator training on control systems
• Develop programming standards and verify adherence across projects
• Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, and assist with project estimating
• Support training and technical development of other Interstates employees
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer information

Skills

PLC programming

HMI setup

PC configuration

Database management

Customer training

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Bring your controls expertise to complex projects where you’ll have the opportunity to design, program, test, and start up industrial control systems. As a Senior Control Systems Developer, you’ll take ownership of significant portions of control system projects with minimal supervision while partnering with project teams and customers to deliver reliable, effective automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design significant portions of control systems with minimal supervision
• Work with project teams to define control system scope, functionality, reports, documentation, graphics, and startup support needs
• Program, implement, test, document, install, and start up complex industrial control systems
• Provide advanced programming expertise in at least two of the following areas: PLC, HMI/hardware setup, PC configuration, or database management
• Configure, install, and troubleshoot PC/PLC hardware, software, and customer networks
• Start up control systems at customer sites without direct supervision and provide after-hours or pager support as needed
• Provide in-house and customer-site operator training on control systems
• Develop programming standards and verify adherence across projects
• Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, and assist with project estimating
• Support training and technical development of other Interstates employees
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer information

Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as a Control Systems Developer or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Industrial programming and control system implementation experience, including startup and commissioning
• Strong programming knowledge with expert-level experience in at least two of the following: PLC, HMI/hardware setup, PC configuration, or database management
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems, hardware, software, and customer networks
• Ability to work independently on complex technical projects and communicate effectively with customers and project teams
• Strong technical design, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to provide customer and employee training on control systems

Location

This position is based in Sioux Falls, SD; Sioux Center, IA; or Omaha, NE, with the preferred location determined by business needs. Hybrid flexibility may be considered for the right candidate based on experience and business needs.

Travel

Approximately 25–30% travel is expected to support training needs across Interstates locations.

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.