Senior Controls Engineer-NM

Major Responsibilities

Project Execution

Identify, prioritize, and schedule tasks with accountability for meeting deadlines

Detect issues early and contribute to timely resolution

Work under the guidance of senior engineers on various automation and control projects

Maintain direct and consistent communication with clients

Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and contractual requirements

Contribute to engineering design and implementation, focusing on software (PLC/DCS, HMI) and assisting with hardware integration and system architecture

Support all stages of testing and commissioning: factory acceptance, site acceptance, user acceptance, and training

Prepare and maintain technical documentation including requirements, status updates, RFIs, control narratives, customer correspondence, and software comments

Program logic, design HMI graphics, configure device communications, and manage control databases

Review and update technical documents such as PFDs, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, conduit schedules, I/O lists, and instrumentation datasheets

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tools, templates, and execution methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Controls, or Computer Engineering preferred) or equivalent technical education and experience

3+ years of relevant experience in process control, automation, manufacturing, or industrial systems

Experience with Rockwell and/or GE Cimplicity preferred

Hands-on experience in design, development, and deployment of PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI systems

Strong documentation and collaboration skills; experience with tools like SharePoint is a plus

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional interaction with clients and project stakeholders

Valid driver's license with willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across multiple industries (e.g., Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water/Wastewater)

Proficiency in Schneider Unity and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (PlantPAx a plus)

Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms like ICONICS or Wonderware

Field experience in system checkout, testing, startup, and commissioning