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Hired Blueprint

Senior Controls Engineer

Hired Blueprint, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Job Description The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery of automation systems across diverse industrial sectors. This position requires deep technical proficiency in control systems including PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, and strong leadership in managing both the engineering team and direct client relationships. The engineer will guide projects from concept through implementation, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead automation system projects, including design, programming, testing, commissioning, and qualification

Develop control system architecture and specifications, and select appropriate hardware/software platforms

Program PLCs, DCS, RTUs, and HMIs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and other control languages

Design industrial networks using Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and similar protocols

Create system documentation including electrical schematics, control panel designs, and technical manuals

Provide on‑site support and commissioning of control systems

Lead project management tasks such as execution plans, work breakdowns, budget tracking, scheduling, and team coordination

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, NEC requirements, and client specifications

Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert

Act as a technical lead and/or project manager for projects up to $1M

Drive customer engagement, ensuring repeat business through high‑quality delivery

Proficiencies

PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, ICONICS, Wonderware, GE CIMPLICITY, etc.)

Industrial networking and communication protocols

SQL, .NET, APIs, Power BI, and Grafana for data visualization and integration

Electrical schematic design (AutoCAD preferred)

Team leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight

Industrial applications in semiconductor, life sciences, food and beverage, oil & gas, and building automation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science

10+ years of experience in controls engineering

Experience designing and commissioning automation systems

Proven experience with field equipment troubleshooting and job estimation

Ability to manage engineering teams and serve in a leadership role

Strong communication and documentation skills

Experience with electrical design under 480VAC preferred

References from a subordinate, peer, and manager strongly preferred

Job Details Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Sponsorship: Not considered

Location: On‑site (Albuquerque, NM) – no relocation assistance

Compensation: Not disclosed

Employment Type: Full‑time

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Travel Required: Not specified

Key Skills controls, automation, PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, AutoCAD, SQL, .NET, PowerBI, instrumentation, troubleshooting, networking, leadership

Skills: plc,controls engineer,automation systems,scada systems,hmi,adcs

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