Controls Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Controls Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins, where industries like aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing drive steady demand at every level from entry-level automation technician to senior systems engineer. Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Corporation maintain significant engineering operations across the Front Range and represent some of the most consistent hiring in the state. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process automation for industrial and defense applications. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.
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Your Opportunity
You will work independently on projects, and lead a team of engineers and designers acting as a Discipline Lead for larger or more complex projects. The Engineer should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer I&C systems for a project. A Senior I&C Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, and field work. The projects that a Senior I&C Engineer may be assigned to, may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for large projects of high complexity.
- Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all I&C systems or products for a project
- Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
- Prepares and revises documentation in various phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, schematics, and details
- Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors
- Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating
- Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
- Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
- Participates in constructability review
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers
- Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group
- Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects
- Assists with the development of proposal for smaller, less complex projects
- Oversees and manages multiple projects
- Serves as Engineer of Record
- Maintains knowledge of I&C water industry trends for application on projects
- Design of facility or geographical area wide DCS, SCADA and PLC process automation, data acquisition, trending, and alarming systems
- Prepare reports, studies, specifications, drawings and other design or engineering documents
- Complete field reviews of designs under construction. and prepare construction review documentation
- Participate in commissioning-related activities and provide direction to the commissioning team
- Prepare process control descriptions for use by the system integrator
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
- PE license in Controls Systems or Electrical Engineering in the State of Arizona OR the ability to obtain reciprocity OR the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date is required.
- Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to convey project I&C needs to the project managers and clients and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and work with disparately located project team members
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Willing and able to travel. Occasional international travel may be required.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$145,600.00 - $218,500.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver
Other Locations: United States | AZ | Chandler
Organization: BC-2243 Water-US Delivery
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/11/2026 08:11:58
Req ID: 1008884
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
You will work independently on projects, and lead a team of engineers and designers acting as a Discipline Lead for larger or more complex projects. The Engineer should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer I&C systems for a project. A Senior I&C Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, and field work. The projects that a Senior I&C Engineer may be assigned to, may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for large projects of high complexity.
- Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all I&C systems or products for a project
- Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
- Prepares and revises documentation in various phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, schematics, and details
- Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors
- Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating
- Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
- Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
- Participates in constructability review
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers
- Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group
- Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects
- Assists with the development of proposal for smaller, less complex projects
- Oversees and manages multiple projects
- Serves as Engineer of Record
- Maintains knowledge of I&C water industry trends for application on projects
- Design of facility or geographical area wide DCS, SCADA and PLC process automation, data acquisition, trending, and alarming systems
- Prepare reports, studies, specifications, drawings and other design or engineering documents
- Complete field reviews of designs under construction. and prepare construction review documentation
- Participate in commissioning-related activities and provide direction to the commissioning team
- Prepare process control descriptions for use by the system integrator
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
- PE license in Controls Systems or Electrical Engineering in the State of Arizona OR the ability to obtain reciprocity OR the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date is required.
- Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to convey project I&C needs to the project managers and clients and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and work with disparately located project team members
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Willing and able to travel. Occasional international travel may be required.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$145,600.00 - $218,500.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver
Other Locations: United States | AZ | Chandler
Organization: BC-2243 Water-US Delivery
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/11/2026 08:11:58
Req ID: 1008884
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Proficiency with SCADA and HMI systems in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with control system design, instrumentation, and process automation principles
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance for defense and government contractor roles
- Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Controls Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controls engineer in Colorado?
Most controls engineer roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. Colorado does not require a state-issued license for controls engineers in most private-sector roles, though engineers who offer services to the public may pursue licensure through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. Certifications such as the ISA Certified Automation Professional credential strengthen candidacy considerably.
How much do controls engineers make in Colorado?
Controls engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $109,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,480 for the lowest 10% to over $159,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire controls engineers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring controls engineers in Colorado include Sargent & Lundy, Mikron Corporation, and CRUSOE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's dense concentration of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing employers along the Front Range creates reliable ongoing demand for controls engineering talent at multiple experience levels.
Which Colorado cities have the most controls engineer jobs?
Denver, Englewood, and Longmont have the most controls engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's primary hub for aerospace primes, defense contractors, and industrial manufacturers, while Colorado Springs draws heavily from military installations and defense-focused firms, and Fort Collins benefits from its concentration of technology companies and proximity to Colorado State University's engineering programs.
Are there remote controls engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Controls engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline requiring on-site commissioning, equipment integration, and direct interaction with physical systems, which limits remote work compared to purely analytical or software-focused fields. About 44% of controls engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the roles that do allow remote work tend to involve system design, documentation, or off-site programming rather than installation and commissioning.
How can I get hired as a controls engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior automation technician role, which large Colorado manufacturers and defense contractors use to bring in candidates who will train on specific PLC platforms and control architectures on the job. Pursuing an ISA certification or completing coursework on Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms demonstrates initiative and makes a resume stand out. Colorado engineering firms and aerospace primes along the Front Range also hire new graduates directly into rotational programs, and a portfolio of personal automation or embedded-systems projects can substitute effectively for formal work history.
Where can I find and apply to controls engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to controls engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each posting.
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