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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The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineers, in our Englewood, CO, Casper, WY, and Billings, MT offices.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
This position provides electrical and controls design support for pipeline, compressor station, and terminal/tank projects nationwide.
A successful candidate will bring design, engineering, and technical expertise to a team of established consultants with a proven track record of 40 years in the Oil & Gas Industry.
You will participate in a multi-disciplinary project team in a lead role.
Qualifications:
- Position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Must have 5-10 years of experience in Electrical or Controls Engineering, with Oil and Gas experience preferred.
- P.E. preferred
- Proficient with P&IDs, IO lists, circuit schedules, communications, PLC panels, and loop diagrams, and well versed in NFPA 70.
- Must have construction support, site commissioning, and start-up experience.
- Exposure to PLC programming is a plus.
- Must have experience specifying, ISA data sheets, procuring instrumentation and control devices.
- Must be able to train Junior staff, communicate with peers, contractors, and clients clearly and efficiently.
- Position requires strong troubleshooting skills.
- Must be a self-starter capable of handling solo projects as well as working with a group, eager to expand knowledge base, teach others, and be detail oriented.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
- Experience with AutoCAD or Revit is desired.
Target salary range: $90,000.00 to $155,000.00 Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms
- Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects
- Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.
- Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
- Requires composure and ability to prioritize and handle several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy
- Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders to read meters at active oil & gas sites.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but is not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.
Additional Information:
- Position: Full-time, exempt
- Work Location: Englewood, CO, Casper, WY, or Billings, MT
- This position is an in-office position
- Travel: Up to 25%
Life at Tetra Tech:
- The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term
- Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel
- Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption
- Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
- Organization: 204 REI
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineers, in our Englewood, CO, Casper, WY, and Billings, MT offices.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
This position provides electrical and controls design support for pipeline, compressor station, and terminal/tank projects nationwide.
A successful candidate will bring design, engineering, and technical expertise to a team of established consultants with a proven track record of 40 years in the Oil & Gas Industry.
You will participate in a multi-disciplinary project team in a lead role.
Qualifications:
- Position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Must have 5-10 years of experience in Electrical or Controls Engineering, with Oil and Gas experience preferred.
- P.E. preferred
- Proficient with P&IDs, IO lists, circuit schedules, communications, PLC panels, and loop diagrams, and well versed in NFPA 70.
- Must have construction support, site commissioning, and start-up experience.
- Exposure to PLC programming is a plus.
- Must have experience specifying, ISA data sheets, procuring instrumentation and control devices.
- Must be able to train Junior staff, communicate with peers, contractors, and clients clearly and efficiently.
- Position requires strong troubleshooting skills.
- Must be a self-starter capable of handling solo projects as well as working with a group, eager to expand knowledge base, teach others, and be detail oriented.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
- Experience with AutoCAD or Revit is desired.
Target salary range: $90,000.00 to $155,000.00 Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms
- Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects
- Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.
- Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
- Requires composure and ability to prioritize and handle several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy
- Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders to read meters at active oil & gas sites.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but is not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.
Additional Information:
- Position: Full-time, exempt
- Work Location: Englewood, CO, Casper, WY, or Billings, MT
- This position is an in-office position
- Travel: Up to 25%
Life at Tetra Tech:
- The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term
- Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel
- Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption
- Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
- Organization: 204 REI
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Food & Beverage
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, Sierra Space, and Leprino, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Centennial 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 50% of controls engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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