Senior Controls Engineer

Global Placement Firm • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A leading engineering and automation firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced automation systems across various industries. This position involves hands-on technical work with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, and includes leadership responsibilities such as mentoring, project oversight, and direct client engagement.

Requirements

• 10+ years in controls engineering roles.
• Proficient in PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Modicon.
• Skilled in HMI/SCADA systems : Wonderware System Platform, GE Cimplicity, iFIX, ICONICS, FactoryTalk View, and others.
• Experience with DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or equivalent.
• Familiarity with programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts.
• Working knowledge of SQL, .NET, and modern visualization/reporting tools preferred.
• Expertise in control panel design, NEC compliance, and AutoCAD.
• Industry exposure in: semiconductor, life sciences, food & beverage, building automation, oil & gas, or mining.
• Demonstrated success leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff.

Nice To Haves

• Rockwell and Cimplicity platform experience.
• Web-based data integration and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Power BI).
• Development of standards for graphics, alarming, and control templates.
• Strong client-facing communication and proposal development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of control systems for industrial processes and equipment.
• Develop control architectures, electrical schematics, and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC/DCS/RTU) and HMIs/SCADA systems.
• Integrate databases for historical data display and analysis.
• Execute system commissioning, testing, and client handoff.
• Design and implement industrial network systems (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Serve as project lead, managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and team resources (projects up to $1M).
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical performance on assigned projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level