Senior Level Controls Specialist Jobs

Senior level controls specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of system architecture decisions, project-level ownership, and the engineers and technicians who execute the work. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available from employers like Fluor, WSP, and K&A Engineering hiring at this level now.

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Top stateTexas
Top employerFluor
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type80% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Principal Project Controls Specialist
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Principal Project Controls Specialist
Fluor Corp.
Aiken, South Carolina
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
$139k - $258k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Project Controls Specialist II
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Project Controls Specialist II
Fluor Corp.
Indiana
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Project Controls Specialist IV
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Project Controls Specialist IV
Fluor Corp.
Indiana
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Project Controls Specialist
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Project Controls Specialist
WSP
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
$130k - $159k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Project Controls Specialist
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Project Controls Specialist
WSP
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Controls Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Fluor4 open roles
WSP2 open roles
K&A Engineering2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy

Senior Level Controls Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level controls specialist job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned full project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA platforms, the ability to lead commissioning efforts, and a history of mentoring junior engineers gives your application a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to show system-level thinking and cross-functional collaboration is essential at the senior stage.

Which companies hire senior level controls specialists?

Companies hiring senior level controls specialists right now include Fluor, WSP, and K&A Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, defense contractors, utilities, and automation integrators that run complex, multi-site control systems requiring experienced technical leadership.

Are there remote senior level controls specialist jobs?

Yes, though most senior controls specialist roles still require significant on-site presence for commissioning, testing, and team oversight. About 20% of senior level controls specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote work more common in roles focused on system design, standards development, or program management rather than hands-on plant work.

What makes a controls specialist role senior level?

Senior level controls specialist roles are defined by ownership and scope. At this stage, you are expected to lead the technical direction of automation projects, make independent architecture decisions, and serve as the go-to resource for the team when complex problems arise. Mentoring mid-level and junior staff and coordinating across engineering disciplines are standard expectations, not extras.

Which industries hire the most senior level controls specialists?

Senior Level controls specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate sophisticated automated systems that require experienced engineers capable of owning design, integration, and long-term reliability without close supervision.