Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description Job Description 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).