Automation Jobs in Denver, CO
Automation jobs in Denver are concentrated in the River North Art District, Stapleton, and the Denver Tech Center, across advanced manufacturing, energy, and industrial controls sectors. Employers actively hiring include Swisslog Healthcare AG Branche NL, NEI Electric Power Engineering, and CRB. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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CRB's over 1,200 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.
As an AEC Firm we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.
Job Description
As an Automation, Instrumentation and Controls (AIC) Engineer at CRB, you are essential to the creation of purposeful, high-performance processes and facilities that have a positive, lasting impression on people, our clients and the community. Your experience allows you to execute and lead large projects through all phases of design, documentation and administration, as well as actively support large projects within a multi-discipline team setting. You will leverage your creativity with your knowledge of mechanical system controls, process automation controls and regulatory standards to solve problems that balance technical and design excellence.
About the Role
The Senior Automation Engineer has a thorough understanding of the development and field implementation of documents through all project phases, sizes and levels of complexity. Their knowledge and skill set is expanding to more complex and larger control systems such as those with advanced hardware and networks for reliability, or integrated Safety Systems. This individual has stronger interest in managing or working with the technical aspects of projects as opposed to overall staff or project management roles performed by the Lead Automation Engineer and may focus on and develop expertise around technologies or applications.
Responsibilities
- Interfaces with clients and external partners.
- Plans and directs work and manages a project budget from a discipline design perspective on large complex projects.
- Supports Project Manager in proposal development, man-hour planning and project scheduling for the discipline scope of work on large/complex projects.
- Possesses advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting.
- Identifies and resolves intermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
- Develops intermediate internal discipline design and engineering training presentations.
- Develops construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on advanced and complex projects with little oversight.
- Provides lead and advanced support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.
- Conducts quality checking of documents for intermediate and complex projects (e.g., technical verification of design calculations and documentation) and drives overall project quality.
- Provides mentorship to discipline Engineer I, II and III and/or Designer I and II.
- Leads a team of discipline staff in the execution of advanced projects, discipline design and engineering.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline-specific field of study (ChemE, ME or EE)
- Minimum of 15 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting
- Knowledge of Control System Application software development methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer registration
- ISA Certified Automation Professional
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in discipline-specific software
- Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
- Advanced experience with performing instrumentation and controls engineering calculations, and developing and implementing instrumentation and control system design
- Advanced experience with implementing fundamental design aspects of control system schematics, panel fabrication drawings and field wiring plans design
- Advanced experience developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Advanced experience with the electrical code
- Advanced experience with other applicable industry standards
- Advanced experience with applicable mechanical and building codes
- Intermediate experience and knowledge of designing Safety Instrumented Systems
- Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
- Proficient with advanced coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
- Proficient with advanced design calculations with limited supervision
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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Automation Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a automation job in Denver?
Focus your search on the Denver Tech Center, Globeville, and the industrial corridors near Brighton Boulevard, where manufacturing, energy, and utilities employers cluster. Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or robotics integration stands out in Denver's market. Candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with oil and gas automation or smart-grid controls gain a clear edge over generalist applicants in this city.
Which companies hire automations in Denver?
Employers hiring automations in Denver right now include Swisslog Healthcare AG Branche NL, NEI Electric Power Engineering, and CRB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Denver's hiring base is a mix of large energy and utilities companies, aerospace contractors clustered near the Denver International Airport corridor, and mid-size industrial integrators serving the Rocky Mountain region.
Are there remote automation jobs in Denver?
Yes, but only partially: hands-on automation roles requiring physical equipment programming or on-site commissioning are almost always in-person, while automation engineering roles focused on software, data analysis, or remote monitoring can often be done remotely. About 71% of automation openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Analytical and controls software roles tied to Denver's energy sector are the most remote-friendly locally.
How can I get a automation job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Denver is through technician or associate engineer roles at utilities and industrial contractors, where employers regularly hire candidates with an associate degree or vocational certificate in electromechanical technology. Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver offers programs that feed directly into local employers. Starting as a field service technician or controls technician assistant lets you build hands-on PLC and instrumentation skills while working toward senior automation positions.
Which industries hire the most automations in Denver?
Denver automation roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Denver's position as a regional hub for energy production, aerospace manufacturing, and water infrastructure drives consistent demand, since all three sectors depend heavily on process control and automated monitoring systems.
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