Controls Engineer Jobs in San Antonio, TX

Controls Engineer jobs in San Antonio are concentrated in the South Side industrial corridors, the Northwest Side near Loop 1604, and the suburban manufacturing belt around Schertz and Converse, with demand driven by defense, utilities, and advanced manufacturing. E Tech, International, and Johnson Controls are actively hiring right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles242+
Top employerE Tech
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring5

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International
Senior Lead Controls Engineer - NIGHT SHIFT
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International
Added 1d ago
Senior Lead Controls Engineer - NIGHT SHIFT
International
San Antonio, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$110k - $164k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Johnson Controls
HVAC Controls Systems Engineer
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Johnson Controls
Added 1w ago
HVAC Controls Systems Engineer
Johnson Controls
San Antonio, Texas
HVAC Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$76k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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E Tech Group
Controls Engineer
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E Tech Group
Added 3w ago
Controls Engineer
E Tech Group
San Antonio, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc
Controls Engineer II
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Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc
Added 1mo ago
Controls Engineer II
Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc
San Antonio, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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E-Technologies Group, LLC
Controls Engineer
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E-Technologies Group, LLC
Added 6mo ago
Controls Engineer
E-Technologies Group, LLC
San Antonio, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's

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Controls Engineer Job Market in San Antonio

Who's Hiring

  • E Tech
    E Tech48
  • International
    International48
  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls48
  • E-Technologies Group
    E-Technologies Group48
  • Barry Wehmiller Companies
    Barry Wehmiller Companies48

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

Controls Engineer Jobs in San Antonio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a controls engineer job in San Antonio?

Focus your search on San Antonio's defense contracting community, its large utility and energy infrastructure operators, and the growing advanced manufacturing and food production facilities concentrated on the South and Northwest sides. Candidates with PLC programming experience, particularly Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, stand out here. Familiarity with SCADA systems used in water, power, or industrial automation gives you a strong edge in this market.

Which companies hire controls engineers in San Antonio?

San Antonio controls engineer roles are posted by E Tech, International, and Johnson Controls and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market includes a mix of large defense primes, utilities, municipal water and energy authorities, and midsize manufacturers with facilities across the South Side and the I-35 corridor.

Are there remote controls engineer jobs in San Antonio?

Yes, though controls engineering is largely hands-on and most roles require on-site work to program, test, and commission equipment. About 0% of controls engineer openings tied to San Antonio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve design, documentation, or systems integration work rather than direct floor-level commissioning.

How can I get a controls engineer job in San Antonio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Antonio is through a technician or junior automation role at one of the city's food and beverage manufacturers, water utility contractors, or defense subcontractors on the South Side. Positions like controls technician, automation associate, or field service technician regularly hire candidates still building their credentials, and employers in those sectors often promote internally once you demonstrate proficiency with PLCs and electrical schematics.

Which industries hire the most controls engineers in San Antonio?

Most controls engineer openings in San Antonio sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Antonio's large military installation footprint, its CPS Energy and SAWS infrastructure, and its cluster of food processing and industrial manufacturing plants along the South Side and I-35 corridor drive consistent demand for controls engineers across those sectors.

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