Senior Controls Engineer (PLC / SCADA / DCS Automation)

Job Summary
We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineer to lead industrial automation projects across PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems. This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for full project lifecycle delivery—from design and programming to commissioning—while leading engineering teams and driving technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation projects: requirements, design, programming, testing, commissioning
• Design control system architecture, electrical schematics (480VAC), and documentation
• Program PLC/DCS systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon) and HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, GE, ICONICS)
• Implement industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule (projects up to $1M)
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and support design standards
• Troubleshoot field devices and support client operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
• 10+ years of Controls/Automation Engineering experience
• Expertise in PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Programming: Ladder Logic, SFC, Structured Text; plus VBA, .NET, SQL
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or Modicon platforms
• Knowledge of SQL, APIs, Power BI or Grafana
• Proven team leadership and project management experience
• Must be based in or have ties to the Albuquerque, NM area

Preferred Qualifications

• Emerson DeltaV or similar DCS
• AutoCAD experience
• Large-scale industrial networking experience

Industry Experience (any): Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Mining, Water/Wastewater, Building Automation

Work Environment

• On-site role in Albuquerque, NM (5 days/week)
• Mix of office and industrial site environments
• Field work may include equipment access, lifting, and troubleshooting

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company
• Established U.S. engineering firm with 40+ years of experience
• Career growth and leadership opportunities

Apply Now
If you have deep automation expertise and enjoy leading complex industrial projects, apply today.