Senior Controls Engineer

Re:Build Manufacturing • Rochester, NY

17d • $94,000 - $141,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Re:Build Optimation is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with extensive knowledge of industrial process control and electrical and instrumentation systems design. The role works closely with clients, project coordinators, and internal departments to deliver automation solutions and improve manufacturing systems.

The engineer will help define project requirements, estimate process control work, and design electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial processes and environments. The position includes specifying and integrating field instrumentation, applying intrinsically safe practices for hazardous environments, developing bills of materials, supporting procurement, and ensuring designs are functional, cost-effective, and compliant with industry and safety standards. The engineer will also help manage project scope, schedule, and budget; conduct site acceptance tests; and support installation and commissioning.

The position is based onsite at Re:Build Optimation's Rochester or Rush, New York locations. The stated base salary range is $94,000–$141,000 per year. The role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. The company offers medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. All Re:Build employees will have ownership in the company and share financial rewards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a similar field.
• At least 8 years of background in electrical engineering and instrumentation in industrial automation or manufacturing, or a combination of academic qualifications and proven industry practice.
• Proficiency in industrial control systems, instrumentation, and hazardous-area design.
• Previous involvement in risky settings and detailing intrinsically secure equipment.
• Experience in process environments such as chemical, glass batch, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Project estimation experience.
• Strong leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to educate and address varied audiences.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work onsite at the Rochester, NY, and/or Rush, NY offices.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers, project managers, and team members to outline, document, and understand project requirements.
• Create estimates for process control projects.
• Design and develop electrical and instrumentation systems for control of industrial processes and environments.
• Specify and integrate field instrumentation, including pressure, flow, temperature, and level sensors.
• Select and apply intrinsically safe instrumentation and wiring practices for hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Develop bills of materials, request vendor quotations, and oversee procurement of electrical and instrumentation components.
• Ensure electrical designs are functional, robust, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Apply project management skills to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct site acceptance tests and support equipment installation and commissioning.
• Work on site and company-specific initiatives as requested.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Other benefits
• Potential eligibility for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to company plans
• Employee ownership and shared financial rewards

What This Job Offers

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