Senior Controls Engineer

Orlando, United States | Posted on 02/06/2026

Are you a senior-level Controls Engineer who thriveson designing industrial automation systems from the ground up
? Do youenjoy owning projects from concept → programming → startup → commissioning
?

If you’re looking for a hands-on, high-impact role working on complexautomation systems in manufacturing and large-scale engineered environments
,this opportunity is built for you.

This role is ideal for an experienced Controls /Automation Engineer who can work independently, lead technical execution,and support sophisticated systems with minimal ramp-up.

• Designcomplete control systems from a blank sheet of paper (hardware,software, and network architecture)
• Program PLC and DCS systems from scratch (templates acceptable)
• Lead startup,troubleshooting, commissioning, and system integration
• Support electrical panel design
  , power calculations, and hardware layouts
• Interface with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and vendors
• Develop detailed technical documentation including:
  • Description of operation / theory of operation
  • Paneldrawings, schematics, and network layouts
  • FAT/SAT,testing, and commissioning plans
• Performsystem analysis such as:
  • Loadflow and power consumption
  • Groundfault monitoring
  • Safetysystem implementation (SIL / PL preferred)
• Design robust, efficient PLC code with diagnostics to prevent secondaryfaults
• Act asa technical lead
  , mentoring junior engineers and technicians
• Support onsite work during installation and commissioning phases as needed
• Work Model: 100% onsite at project or client locations
• Travel: Up to 30% worst case (typically closer to ~10%)

• Senior-level,
  hands-on technical role
• Strong technical ownership and long-term project stability
• Blendof PLC programming, system design, and field execution
• Idealfor engineers who want real engineering work
  , not just support tasks

All candidates must personally complete a requiredtechnical questionnaire prior to submission.

Incomplete or third-party responses will not be reviewed
.

Apply today if you’re a seasoned Controls Engineer ready to take ownership of high-level automation projects and make an immediateimpact.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 8–10+years of Controls / Automation Engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming experience from scratch, including:
  • Ladder Logic (required)
  • Structured Text (required)
  • Rockwell/ Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, manufacturing, or system integration
• Solid understanding of control system hardware
  , I/O, panels, and field devices
• Proven experience with startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Bachelor’sdegree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Experience working with ethernet-based distributed I/O systems
• Comfortable working 100% onsite and collaborating with technical project teams

• Experience in safety-critical or regulated environments
• Knowledge of ASTM standards
  , safety engineering, or SIL / PL concepts
• AutoCADexperience for electrical or controls documentation
• Exposure to multiple PLC programming languages beyond ladder logic
• Technical leadership or mentorship experience