Senior Controls Engineer
Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
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Job Summary
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.
