Controls Engineer Jobs in Nevada
Controls Engineer jobs in Nevada are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in advanced manufacturing, data center infrastructure, mining and mineral processing, and utility-scale renewable energy. Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson are the primary hiring hubs, where employers such as Nevada Energy, Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada, and Barrick Gold maintain ongoing controls engineering needs across entry-level through senior positions. PLC programming, SCADA systems integration, and process automation for industrial facilities are the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
The Electrical Controls Engineer provides direction, coordination, and support for the daily execution of the electrical crew’s operating plan. Working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Planner, Maintenance Technicians, Operations, and Safety, the Electrical Supervisor drives department productivity and quality of workmanship for the purpose of increasing overall availability and reliability of equipment.
What You’ll Do:
A day in the life of a JH Plant Electrical Engineer may include at least one or more of the following:
- Safety comes first for yourself and for all activities
- Supporting our maintenance department in troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining plant equipment
- Making or managing control/electrical system changes as requested by Safety, production, R&D, Environmental, or other departments and engineers, for process modifications, improvements, production trials, etc., may include programming and/or hardware changes
- Supporting capital and plant projects for new or existing equipment including getting bids, hiring and managing contractor personnel and engineering firms, quoting, selecting, and purchasing electrical and process equipment and controls, programing for new systems, equipment commissioning and start up, projects may include some travel for new equipment purchases and acceptance testing, seeing equipment in other JH plants, etc.
- Maintaining and updating electrical drawings and standards
- Historian and SQL server work for data collection, monitoring, and reporting
- Supporting off-site engineers and IT with local technical issues or new upgrades
- Developing plans for plant outages and other projects
- Overseeing electrical requirements for insurance policy compliance, electrical testing and contingency plans
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 2 or more years of experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing environment.
- CMMS skills with MP2 or other type of program.
- Significant experience with PLC’s, Wonderware, RSview, AB Drives, and Device net.
Skills include design, configuration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of at least the following:
- PLCs with local and remote I/O, Allen Bradley (AB) Controllogix, but also other AB product groups.
- Safety systems for plant equipment, safety PLCs, class 3 and other E-stops, light curtains
- Control communication networks including Devicenet, Controlnet, and Ethernet
- AB and Siemens AC and DC drives, also some Square D and others
- Electrical control systems Including low voltage and medium voltage starters and soft start
- Ancillary equipment including lighting, air compressors, boilers, ovens, and others
- Servo drives, Allen Bradley Kinetix platforms.
- HMIs, including Wonderware Intouch and Historian, Allen Bradley Panelview, and other standalone HMIs
- Plant power distribution systems, Square D switch gear, transformers, and relays
- Process control systems, including a wide variety of instrumentation and control valves
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic control systems
- Microsoft servers and SQL
- Fiber and Ethernet networks, some other IT functions
- AutoCAD and other software
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $92,000 to $115,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holiday
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
The Electrical Controls Engineer provides direction, coordination, and support for the daily execution of the electrical crew’s operating plan. Working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Planner, Maintenance Technicians, Operations, and Safety, the Electrical Supervisor drives department productivity and quality of workmanship for the purpose of increasing overall availability and reliability of equipment.
What You’ll Do:
A day in the life of a JH Plant Electrical Engineer may include at least one or more of the following:
- Safety comes first for yourself and for all activities
- Supporting our maintenance department in troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining plant equipment
- Making or managing control/electrical system changes as requested by Safety, production, R&D, Environmental, or other departments and engineers, for process modifications, improvements, production trials, etc., may include programming and/or hardware changes
- Supporting capital and plant projects for new or existing equipment including getting bids, hiring and managing contractor personnel and engineering firms, quoting, selecting, and purchasing electrical and process equipment and controls, programing for new systems, equipment commissioning and start up, projects may include some travel for new equipment purchases and acceptance testing, seeing equipment in other JH plants, etc.
- Maintaining and updating electrical drawings and standards
- Historian and SQL server work for data collection, monitoring, and reporting
- Supporting off-site engineers and IT with local technical issues or new upgrades
- Developing plans for plant outages and other projects
- Overseeing electrical requirements for insurance policy compliance, electrical testing and contingency plans
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 2 or more years of experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing environment.
- CMMS skills with MP2 or other type of program.
- Significant experience with PLC’s, Wonderware, RSview, AB Drives, and Device net.
Skills include design, configuration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of at least the following:
- PLCs with local and remote I/O, Allen Bradley (AB) Controllogix, but also other AB product groups.
- Safety systems for plant equipment, safety PLCs, class 3 and other E-stops, light curtains
- Control communication networks including Devicenet, Controlnet, and Ethernet
- AB and Siemens AC and DC drives, also some Square D and others
- Electrical control systems Including low voltage and medium voltage starters and soft start
- Ancillary equipment including lighting, air compressors, boilers, ovens, and others
- Servo drives, Allen Bradley Kinetix platforms.
- HMIs, including Wonderware Intouch and Historian, Allen Bradley Panelview, and other standalone HMIs
- Plant power distribution systems, Square D switch gear, transformers, and relays
- Process control systems, including a wide variety of instrumentation and control valves
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic control systems
- Microsoft servers and SQL
- Fiber and Ethernet networks, some other IT functions
- AutoCAD and other software
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $92,000 to $115,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holiday
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls engineer jobs across Nevada.
- Degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering or a closely related field required
- Professional Engineer license from the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
- Proficiency in SCADA systems design, configuration, and troubleshooting in industrial environments
- Familiarity with Nevada's mining, energy, or data center operations is a strong advantage
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and relevant industrial safety codes enforced in Nevada facilities
Controls Engineer Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controls engineer in Nevada?
Most controls engineers in Nevada enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering. For senior design and sign-off authority, the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors administers the Professional Engineer licensure process, which requires passing the FE exam, gaining qualifying experience, and then passing the PE exam. Many Nevada employers in mining and utilities prioritize PE-licensed candidates for project leadership, while entry roles typically require a degree and PLC or SCADA coursework.
How much do controls engineers make in Nevada?
Controls engineers in Nevada earn a median of about $102,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,200 for the lowest 10% to over $130,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire controls engineers in Nevada?
Employers hiring controls engineers in Nevada right now include Tesla, Panasonic, and Fervo Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nevada's concentration of large data centers, active mining operations, and utility infrastructure means demand is spread across industrial, energy, and technology sectors throughout the state.
Which Nevada cities have the most controls engineer jobs?
Sparks, Reno, and Las Vegas account for the largest share of controls engineer openings in Nevada. Las Vegas and Henderson drive volume through data center expansion, commercial facilities, and NV Energy infrastructure projects, while Reno benefits from Tesla's Gigafactory and the growing manufacturing corridor along the I-80 corridor that has attracted multiple large industrial employers.
Are there remote controls engineer jobs in Nevada?
Yes, but they're rare. Controls engineering is largely hands-on work tied to physical equipment, PLCs, and on-site commissioning, which limits remote flexibility compared to purely analytical roles. About 20% of controls engineer openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in software-side roles such as SCADA configuration, system design review, or controls architecture planning rather than field commissioning.
How can I get hired as a controls engineer in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior controls engineer role at one of Nevada's industrial employers, particularly in mining or data center facilities management where structured onboarding programs exist. Barrick Gold and NV Energy both hire engineers at the junior level and offer mentored project exposure. Building PLC programming skills through Rockwell Automation training or a community college automation program at Truckee Meadows Community College strengthens an application significantly, as does any internship with a Nevada-based systems integrator or mechanical contractor.
Where can I find and apply to controls engineer jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to controls engineer jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nevada openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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