Senior Control Systems Engineer - Building Automation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
Who is GrayMatter
We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.
We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.
At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.
From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better-by listening to the machines you already trust.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.
We're looking for a SeniorControl Systems Engineer to join our Building Automation Services team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.
General Job Duties:
- Performing GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems common in data center, power generation, and advanced manufacturing industries.
- Designing, developing and implementing solutions to achieve project goals.
- Lead integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms.
- Lead development and execution of commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation validation.
- Consulting with and training end users on new applications
- Assisting in project development and planning.
- The location of the position is local, but could require up to 50% travel throughout a calendar year.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered
7+ years of relevant working experience with:
- PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
- SCADA Systems: Ignition
- Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
- Experience with industrial application programming languages
- Experience with Electrical Schematics, Power Distribution, Water/Cooling systems.
- Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
- Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
Preferred experience:
- AutoCAD or Drafting experience
- Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
The target annual base compensation for this position is competitive and based upon relevant qualifications and experience. This role may also include a fixed monthly living stipend or daily per diem when traveling.
Featured Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
- Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA