Senior Controls Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design development and commissioning of advanced industrial automation systems in our Albuquerque NM office. This is a leadership role responsible for delivering high-performance control solutions across multiple industries while directly partnering with customers and guiding engineering teams.

You will work hands-on with PLC DCS HMI and SCADA platforms to design program and implement full-cycle automation systemsfrom requirements gathering through commissioning and qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and implementation of PLC SCADA HMI and DCS control systems
• Develop system architecture control strategies and detailed engineering specifications
• Program controllers using Ladder Logic Structured Text SFC and other PLC languages
• Develop and support HMI/SCADA systems databases and historical data solutions
• Integrate industrial networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus etc.)
• Lead project execution including planning budgeting scheduling and reporting
• Oversee projects up to $1M and ensure successful delivery and profitability
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on design standards and best practices
• Interface directly with clients and support long-term customer relationships

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls Mechanical Chemical Engineering or Computer Science
• 10 years of Controls Engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Rockwell Siemens and Modicon PLC platforms
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems such as Wonderware FactoryTalk GE iFIX/CIMPLICITY ICONICS
• Knowledge of DCS systems (Emerson DeltaV or equivalent)
• Strong programming skills in VBA (Power BI / APIs preferred)
• Experience in industries such as Life Sciences Oil & Gas Semiconductor Food & Beverage Mining or Water/Wastewater
• Experience designing electrical schematics control panels and 480VAC systems
• Must be local to Albuquerque or have strong ties to the area

Preferred Skills

• AutoCAD experience
• Industrial networking design for large-scale systems

Why Join Us

Join a 100% employee-owned ESOP engineering firm with 40 years of success and over 500 professionals nationwide. Recognized as a Top Systems Integrator and ENR Top 500 firm we deliver complex automation solutions across the U.S. and globally.