Senior Level Controls Engineer Jobs
Senior level controls engineer jobs place experienced engineers in ownership of complex automation systems, cross-functional project outcomes, and the technical direction of their teams. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like DLR, Granite Construction, and E Tech hiring at this level now.
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POSITION: Senior Controls Engineer
LOCATION: Jupiter, FL
STATUS: Salary
JOB SUMMARY
Provide control engineering design, support and project management on industrial frame gas turbine controls engineering related development projects across multiple control platforms (GE, Siemens, Ovation, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Provide engineering, management and documentation for new and existing controls products
- Track and manage all technical, financial, and administrative aspects of various assigned projects
- Collaborate with internal and external entities both domestic and international
- Provide strong technical writing and documentation skills for control design standards, technical presentations, and design reviews
- Assist in controls-related diagnosis & troubleshooting
- Generate specifications for modifying existing control logic or creating new to meet specific design criteria
- Travel for on-site implementation and commissioning of new control logic or troubleshooting and updating existing control systems
- Translate control logic from one platform to another
- Provide technical support to sales and tendering teams
- Mentor and assist other less experienced engineers
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Training
Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering, or equivalent field experience
Skills/Experience
- 7+ years of experience creating, modifying, simulating, implementing, field testing and troubleshooting logic sequences as well as HMI screens and interfaces on General Electric Mark controllers (MarkVe, MarkVI, MarkVIe), Siemens control platforms (TXP, T3K, PCS7), Emerson Ovation, ABB, and Mitsubishi controls.
- 7+ years of experience utilizing appropriate design/analysis tools as necessary, such as control systems sequence builders and compilers, control system simulators, Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen editors, HMI consoles and controls, data gathering and reduction (HMI historian, PI, MS Excel, Matlab, Simulink, etc.), scheduling (MS Project and Visio), reporting (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and others.
- 5+ years of experience with GT general architecture and design, working knowledge of GT support and ancillary systems such as fuel delivery, purge, instrument air and hydraulic supplies, understanding of associated limits and alarms and ability to troubleshoot and correct issues
- Multilingual candidate is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
POSITION: Senior Controls Engineer
LOCATION: Jupiter, FL
STATUS: Salary
JOB SUMMARY
Provide control engineering design, support and project management on industrial frame gas turbine controls engineering related development projects across multiple control platforms (GE, Siemens, Ovation, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Provide engineering, management and documentation for new and existing controls products
- Track and manage all technical, financial, and administrative aspects of various assigned projects
- Collaborate with internal and external entities both domestic and international
- Provide strong technical writing and documentation skills for control design standards, technical presentations, and design reviews
- Assist in controls-related diagnosis & troubleshooting
- Generate specifications for modifying existing control logic or creating new to meet specific design criteria
- Travel for on-site implementation and commissioning of new control logic or troubleshooting and updating existing control systems
- Translate control logic from one platform to another
- Provide technical support to sales and tendering teams
- Mentor and assist other less experienced engineers
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Training
Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering, or equivalent field experience
Skills/Experience
- 7+ years of experience creating, modifying, simulating, implementing, field testing and troubleshooting logic sequences as well as HMI screens and interfaces on General Electric Mark controllers (MarkVe, MarkVI, MarkVIe), Siemens control platforms (TXP, T3K, PCS7), Emerson Ovation, ABB, and Mitsubishi controls.
- 7+ years of experience utilizing appropriate design/analysis tools as necessary, such as control systems sequence builders and compilers, control system simulators, Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen editors, HMI consoles and controls, data gathering and reduction (HMI historian, PI, MS Excel, Matlab, Simulink, etc.), scheduling (MS Project and Visio), reporting (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and others.
- 5+ years of experience with GT general architecture and design, working knowledge of GT support and ancillary systems such as fuel delivery, purge, instrument air and hydraulic supplies, understanding of associated limits and alarms and ability to troubleshoot and correct issues
- Multilingual candidate is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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- DLR19
- Granite Construction8
- E Tech6
- Hatch5
- LAPORTE5
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- Consulting & Professional Services48
- Construction & Real Estate33
- Manufacturing18
- Technology & Software9
- Energy7
Senior Level Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level controls engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned full project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLC or DCS programming, and system commissioning gives you a strong foundation. What sets candidates apart is the ability to lead technical decisions, mentor junior engineers, and communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders and project management.
Which companies hire senior level controls engineers?
Companies hiring senior level controls engineers right now include DLR, Granite Construction, and E Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large industrial manufacturers, engineering and automation consultancies, and capital-intensive operators in energy, utilities, and process industries.
Are there remote senior level controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles still require on-site presence for commissioning and system integration work. About 19% of senior level controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote opportunities more common in roles focused on engineering design, specification, and project oversight than in hands-on field work.
What makes a controls engineer role senior level?
Senior level controls engineer roles are defined by scope and accountability. Engineers at this level own system architecture decisions, lead integration efforts across multiple platforms or sites, and serve as the primary technical authority on projects. Mentoring less experienced engineers and collaborating with project managers, procurement, and operations teams is a standard expectation, not an occasional responsibility.
Which industries hire the most senior level controls engineers?
Senior Level controls engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely on complex, continuous, or safety-critical automated processes where experienced engineers are needed to design, validate, and maintain control systems at scale.