Senior Controls Design Engineer

The Sr. Controls Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems, with a strong focus on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering. This role emphasizes upfront design, programming, and documentation using industry-standard platforms including Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, Ignition and others. The position requires strong understanding of systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design packages and control solutions.

In this position your duties will include:

• Developing PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.

• Designing HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.

• Creating and reviewing detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.

• Preparing design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bill of materials.

• Supporting field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.

• Integrating systems using a wide variety of serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.

• Leading and/or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.

• Supporting proposal development, including reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.

• Presenting technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Preparing technical reports, and design deliverables.

• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.

• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.

• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.

• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain):

• Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications (e.g., ControlLogix/Studio 5000).

• ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).

• Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.

• UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification familiarity (designer-level knowledge).

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match