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Senior Controls Engineer; PLC/SCADA/DCS Automation
Job in
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listed on 2026-05-21
Listing for:
BlackStar
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineer to lead industrial automation projects across PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems. This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for full project lifecycle delivery—from design and programming to commissioning—while leading engineering teams and driving technical standards.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end automation projects: requirements, design, programming, testing, commissioning
- Design control system architecture, electrical schematics (480
VAC), and documentation - Program PLC/DCS systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon) and HMI/SCADA platforms (Factory Talk, Wonderware, GE, ICONICS)
- Implement industrial networks (Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
- Manage project scope, budget, and schedule (projects up to $1M)
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and support design standards
- Troubleshoot field devices and support client operations
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 10+ years of Controls/Automation Engineering experience
- Expertise in PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Programming:
Ladder Logic, SFC, Structured Text; plus VBA, .NET, SQL - Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or Modicon platforms
- Knowledge of SQL, APIs, Power BI or Grafana
- Proven team leadership and project management experience
- Must be based in or have ties to the Albuquerque, NM area
- Emerson Delta
V or similar DCS - AutoCAD experience
- Large-scale industrial networking experience
Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Mining, Water/Wastewater, Building Automation
Work Environment- On-site role in Albuquerque, NM (5 days/week)
- Mix of office and industrial site environments
- Field work may include equipment access, lifting, and troubleshooting
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company
- Established U.S. engineering firm with 40+ years of experience
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
Apply Now
If you have deep automation expertise and enjoy leading complex industrial projects, apply today.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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