Senior Controls Engineer

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Senior Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation | Albuquerque, NM Overview: We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to lead industrial automation projects for diverse industries including Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Water/Wastewater . This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and commissioning PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems , managing engineering teams, and delivering high-quality automation solutions to clients. Key Responsibilities: Lead design, programming, testing, commissioning, and qualification of control systems. Develop system architecture, schematics, and HMI/SCADA visualizations. Program controllers using Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text , and integrate with SQL, .NET, VBA . Mentor and manage engineering teams; provide technical leadership and guidance. Oversee project execution, including schedules, budgets, and client interactions for projects up to $1M. Implement industrial networking using Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus , and other protocols. Troubleshoot field devices, control panels, and instrumentation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science. 10+ years of Controls Engineering experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA platforms . Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon PLCs . HMI/SCADA expertise: ICONICS Genesis64, Wonderware ArchestrA, GE CIMPLICITY/iFIX, Rockwell FactoryTalk View . Strong programming skills in VBA, .NET, SQL for data integration and automation. Leadership experience managing engineering teams and projects. Must be local to Albuquerque, NM or have strong ties to the area. Preferred Skills: Experience with AutoCAD and industrial networking. Familiarity with DeltaV DCS platforms. Power BI, Grafana, APIs integration experience. Why Join Us: 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) with 40+ years of engineering excellence. ENR Top 500 Firm (#197) and Top 5 Systems Integrator. Opportunity to lead cutting-edge automation projects across multiple industries. Location: Onsite in Albuquerque, NM ; candidates from Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Santa Fe are encouraged to apply. Apply Today to join a leading engineering team driving innovation in industrial automation.

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