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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Overview

A growing engineering consulting and systems integration firm is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of industrial automation solutions. This role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, and project execution across a wide range of process and manufacturing industries.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, electrical controls design, and project leadership, and enjoys working directly with clients to solve complex automation challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop user requirements and project specifications.
• Lead controls engineering teams in the execution of automation and control system projects.
• Develop control narratives, functional specifications, and automation design documentation.
• Perform feasibility studies, scope development, and cost estimating for automation projects.
• Review and mark up P&IDs for instrumentation and controls modifications.
• Design low-voltage electrical control systems, including:
  • Control panels
  • I/O systems
  • Loop drawings
  • Network architectures
  • Motor and drive controls
• Develop and oversee PLC and DCS programming activities.
• Configure and develop HMI and SCADA applications.
• Configure historians and industrial data collection systems.
• Develop and execute testing and validation plans for automation systems.
• Support factory testing, site commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
• Oversee installation activities and provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Perform I/O checkout and system verification activities.
• Provide ongoing support to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams following project completion.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, process controls, and electrical design.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering, systems integration, or industrial automation.
• Experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • Emerson DeltaV
  • Honeywell
  • Wonderware
  • Ignition
  • Foxboro
  • Other major PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms
• Experience with industrial historians and manufacturing data systems.
• Instrumentation, control valve, motor, VFD, motion control, and process control experience.
• Electrical controls design, panel design, and industrial networking experience.
• Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience in industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.

Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:

• Food & Beverage
• Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
• Chemicals
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Water & Wastewater
• Power Generation & Utilities
• Oil & Gas
• Pulp & Paper
• Material Handling & Packaging
• Manufacturing & Process Industries

Leadership & Client Engagement

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong technical leadership capabilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• A commitment to engineering excellence and project delivery.
• The ability to balance technical execution with customer satisfaction and business objectives.