Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Albuquerque, NM | 100% On-Site
Industry: Industrial Automation
Job Function: Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (10+ Years)
Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
Relocation Assistance: Not Offered
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Position Summary

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.

Key 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.

Required Experience

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Other Details

• Standard office and on-site industrial environments.

• May involve travel to client facilities and occasional hands-on commissioning.

• Requires physical activity typical of on-site engineering roles (e.g., lifting, mounting/dismounting equipment).