Senior Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs

Senior level electrical controls engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of complex automation systems, high-stakes project decisions, and the technical direction that less experienced teams rely on. Most openings are 27% on-site, remote, or hybrid across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like McCarthy Building, ControlPoint Technologies, and Peter Lucas Project Management hiring at this level now.

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Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerMcCarthy Building
Top cityMansfield, MA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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CT - 5151 Electrical Engineer II, Power & Controls
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CT - 5151 Electrical Engineer II, Power & Controls
Coghlin Companies
West Boylston, Massachusetts
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
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Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Company
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$150k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Encorus Group
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer
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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer
Encorus Group
Depew, New York
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
$90k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
51-200

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Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
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Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
aptim
Findlay, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$90k - $132k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.
Electrical Controls Design Engineer
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Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.
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Electrical Controls Design Engineer
Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$22 - $45/hr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
51-200

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Senior Level Electrical Controls Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • McCarthy Building
    McCarthy Building4
  • ControlPoint Technologies
    ControlPoint Technologies3
  • Peter Lucas Project Management
    Peter Lucas Project Management3
  • ANDRITZ
    ANDRITZ2
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Energy3
  • Technology & Software3
  • Automotive2

Senior Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level electrical controls engineer job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned full project lifecycles, not just executed individual tasks. Strong candidates demonstrate hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking protocols, plus a record of solving complex system integration challenges. Showing that you have mentored junior engineers or led cross-functional commissioning efforts will set you apart from mid-level applicants.

Which companies hire senior level electrical controls engineers?

Companies hiring senior level electrical controls engineers right now include McCarthy Building, ControlPoint Technologies, and Peter Lucas Project Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large manufacturers, industrial automation integrators, and energy companies that run capital-intensive operations requiring deep controls expertise on-site.

Are there remote senior level electrical controls engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles in this discipline require regular on-site presence due to hands-on commissioning and equipment troubleshooting responsibilities. About 27% of senior level electrical controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions most common in roles focused on controls architecture, specifications, and design review rather than direct floor-level work.

What makes an electrical controls engineer role senior level?

Senior level electrical controls engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership. At this stage, engineers are expected to lead system design from concept through commissioning, set the technical standards others follow, and resolve issues that require deep cross-disciplinary judgment. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and interfacing directly with project managers, clients, or operations leadership are also consistent expectations at this level.

Which industries hire the most senior level electrical controls engineers?

Senior level electrical controls engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the highest demand because they operate large-scale automated systems where controls failures carry significant safety, regulatory, or production cost consequences that require senior-level ownership to manage.