Senior Controls Engineer

Global Placement Firm • Relocation: Yes • Bachelor's Degree • SQL • C# • Structured Text • Power BI • 3 days ago
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$121k – $130k per year
Location
In office (Albuquerque)
Seniority
Senior · 10+ years exp
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Sponsorship offered in the posting

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.

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Global Placement Firm is a US executive search and talent advisory firm that runs searches for law firms, technology startups, engineering and mechanical services companies and healthcare employers nationwide. Its fixed-fee search packages start at 12,500 US dollars and cover search strategy, talent market assessment, sourcing, candidate qualification and onboarding support, and many of its postings are confidential searches for unnamed clients. Its job board lists client openings for attorneys, software and founding engineers, SAP consultants, HVAC and refrigeration technicians, truck drivers, nursing supervisors and structural engineers.
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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).

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