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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Controls Design Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Addison, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Computer Programming, Control Panels, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Software Tools, Control Structures - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfe6z9 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. + 10+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems design. + Strong working with PLC systems, including configuration, programming, and troubleshooting. + Hands-on experience with SCADA platforms and related visualization and control interfaces. + Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in industrial or process-driven environments. + Proficiency in developing and interpreting instrumentation and controls documentation, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O lists. + Proven experience developing instrumentation specifications and control system architectures and logic. + Demonstrated ability to produce complete engineering design deliverables such as control logic diagrams, loop sheets, and instrument indexes. + Practical experience in controls design, including control panel design and electrical design for automation systems. + Proficiency with tools related to controls design such as AutoCAD Electrical for creating and modifying electrical drawings. + Ability to develop and manage I/O lists and loop sheets for complex control systems. + Experience supporting projects within complex industrial or process-driven environments, such as manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure. + Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams or locations. + Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a fast-paced project environment. + Willingness and ability to travel as needed for project execution, site activities, commissioning and start-up, and client meetings and technical reviews. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with instrumentation design tools such as SPI, InTools, or similar platforms. + Exposure to cost estimating and proposal development for controls and instrumentation scopes. + Experience with project scoping and technical sales support activities. + Participation in client engagement or business development activities related to automation and control solutions. + Experience leading or supervising engineers, designers, and drafters in a project or departmental setting. + Familiarity with functional safety systems and industry standards, including Safety Integrity Level (SIL) concepts. + Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in preparing engineering documentation and deliverables. ## Description This role focuses on the design, implementation, and support of advanced instrumentation and control systems for large-scale industrial and process-based environments. The Controls Design Engineer leads technical design efforts, supports field execution, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients from concept development through commissioning and start-up. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex automation projects, contribute to full lifecycle project execution, and provide technical leadership and mentorship within a collaborative, technically driven environment. Responsibilities + Lead and contribute to the design and execution of industrial automation and control system projects, ensuring high standards of quality, cost effectiveness, and safety. + Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop instrumentation specifications and control system architectures, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms. + Perform detailed instrumentation and control system design for industrial, manufacturing, and utility-based facilities. + Develop specifications and perform calculations for flow meters, analyzers, transmitters, and related field instrumentation. + Select equipment with careful consideration of environmental conditions and classification requirements. + Perform control system evaluations and studies, including troubleshooting existing systems and developing conceptual designs for new systems. + Support retrofit and system upgrade efforts by assessing existing installations and recommending improvements. + Produce detailed engineering deliverables such as instrument specifications and selection documentation, control logic diagrams, loop drawings, I/O lists, instrument indexes, and plan drawings. + Coordinate and oversee instrumentation and controls design activities within multi-discipline project teams to ensure alignment and integration. + Provide on-site technical field support, including commissioning and start-up assistance for new or upgraded systems. + Coordinate construction and installation activities related to instrumentation and control systems, working closely with site personnel and contractors. + Support project execution activities, including schedule management, deliverables tracking, and progress reporting. + Provide technical leadership on controls-focused scopes within broader project environments, ensuring consistency and quality of solutions. + Mentor and support junior engineers, designers, and drafters by providing guidance, reviews, and technical coaching. + Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical scope, timelines, and deliverables. + Ensure all work complies with applicable standards, codes, and project requirements while maintaining a strong safety focus. + Participate in client meetings and technical reviews to clarify requirements, present solutions, and address technical questions. + Contribute to cost estimating, proposal development, and project scoping activities as needed. + Support client engagement and, where applicable, assist with technical sales or business development activities related to controls and instrumentation., The work environment combines office-based engineering design activities with field-based project execution and site support. You will work with modern engineering tools, including AutoCAD Electrical and instrumentation design platforms such as SPI or InTools, to develop detailed control system documentation and drawings. Projects span large-scale industrial, manufacturing, utility, and other process-based facilities, often within critical infrastructure environments. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and regular interaction with clients, construction personnel, and operations staff. You can expect involvement across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through commissioning and start-up, including on-site technical support and coordination. Travel is required as needed for project execution, site activities, commissioning, and client meetings. 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