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 Genesis64, Wonderware ArchestrA, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
• Experience with DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV 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