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Senior Controls & Automation Engineer – PLC​/HMI​/SCADA

Job in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listing for: BlackStar
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Controls & Automation Engineer – PLC / HMI / SCADA

Senior Controls Engineer – Automation / PLC / HMI / SCADA
Location: Albuquerque, NM |
Full-Time | On-Site | Must be local or have ties to Albuquerque

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead and deliver industrial automation projects across a variety of industries. This role requires hands‑on expertise with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
, along with strong leadership skills to guide engineering teams, manage projects, and deliver innovative automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems for industrial processes.
  • Develop control system architectures
    , electrical schematics, HMI/SCADA visualizations, and databases for historical data.
  • Program PLCs using Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Chart, and Structured Text; develop HMI/SCADA systems with VBA, .NET, SQL, Power BI, and Grafana.
  • Implement and integrate industrial networks using protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus
    .
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project profitability for projects up to $1M
    .
  • Interact directly with customers to identify requirements, specifications, and deliverables.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science required.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Controls Engineering, delivering automation projects.
  • Expertise with PLC platforms
    :
    Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon.
  • Expertise with HMI/SCADA platforms
    : ICONICS Genesis
    64, Wonderware Archestr

    A, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Rockwell Factory Talk View.
  • Experience with DCS platforms such as Emerson Delta

    V preferred.
  • Strong background in industrial automation, electrical schematics, power distribution
    , and field device troubleshooting.
  • Experience in industries such as Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Mining, Water/Wastewater
    .
  • Must be local to Albuquerque or have strong ties to the area.
Nice to Have
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Experience leading engineering teams on large-scale automation projects
Why Join Us
  • 100%
    employee-owned ESOP company with 40+ years of engineering excellence
  • Ranked among the Top 5 Systems Integrators and ENR Top 500 Firms
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects and grow professionally in a supportive, team-oriented environment
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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