Senior Level Process Control Engineer Jobs
Senior level process control engineer jobs place engineers in charge of complex automation systems, process optimization strategy, and the technical direction of projects and the teams delivering them. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Energy, Consulting & Professional Services, and Mining & Natural Resources, with employers like Garver, Calpine, and MP Materials hiring at this level now.
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Are you an experienced Process Engineer interested extending your career by ensuring the quality of water and wastewater design with the best firm to work for in our industry?
We’ve got an opportunity for you on our Water Business Line (WBL) QC Team.
As part of Garver’s WBL QC Team, you will be performing quality control reviews on designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities and other ancillary infrastructure associated with water and wastewater projects. You’ll be reviewing process modeling, hydraulic modeling, design calculations, facility and equipment layouts, coordination with equipment vendors and coordination with regulatory agencies, and coordination with support disciplines and regional offices. You may travel occasionally, if desired, to coordinate with the design team.
Perform QC review for:
- Water and wastewater treatment processes
- Process modeling and develop criteria using analysis of water and wastewater process modeling data
- Water and wastewater process evaluation, selection, and implementation
- Hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater treatment plants
- Chemical storage and feed systems
- Blower systems and blower sizing
- Process flow diagrams
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Specification and contract documents
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or biosystems/agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Master’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or related engineering discipline
- 20 or more years of direct experience designing water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Professional Engineer Licensure (PE)
- Experience with biological modeling software such as BioWin, GPS-X, and Sumo
- Experience working with a diverse disciplinary team, including civil, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control (or I&C) disciplines
Bonus points if you bring these, too:
- Experience using Bluebeam software
- Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as Visual Hydraulics
Our QC Team offers you the flexibility you have earned!
This position can be full-time with benefits or part-time on your schedule. These tasks can be performed remotely, in one of our design centers or regional offices, or some hybrid of both. We're looking for people who understand the work and understand work ethic. These positions report directly to the Quality Manager for Garver's WBL.
Benefits & Perks
Garver’s committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers and designers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top quartile of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, contributions to your HSA, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more.
Are you an experienced Process Engineer interested extending your career by ensuring the quality of water and wastewater design with the best firm to work for in our industry?
We’ve got an opportunity for you on our Water Business Line (WBL) QC Team.
As part of Garver’s WBL QC Team, you will be performing quality control reviews on designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities and other ancillary infrastructure associated with water and wastewater projects. You’ll be reviewing process modeling, hydraulic modeling, design calculations, facility and equipment layouts, coordination with equipment vendors and coordination with regulatory agencies, and coordination with support disciplines and regional offices. You may travel occasionally, if desired, to coordinate with the design team.
Perform QC review for:
- Water and wastewater treatment processes
- Process modeling and develop criteria using analysis of water and wastewater process modeling data
- Water and wastewater process evaluation, selection, and implementation
- Hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater treatment plants
- Chemical storage and feed systems
- Blower systems and blower sizing
- Process flow diagrams
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Specification and contract documents
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or biosystems/agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Master’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or related engineering discipline
- 20 or more years of direct experience designing water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Professional Engineer Licensure (PE)
- Experience with biological modeling software such as BioWin, GPS-X, and Sumo
- Experience working with a diverse disciplinary team, including civil, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control (or I&C) disciplines
Bonus points if you bring these, too:
- Experience using Bluebeam software
- Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as Visual Hydraulics
Our QC Team offers you the flexibility you have earned!
This position can be full-time with benefits or part-time on your schedule. These tasks can be performed remotely, in one of our design centers or regional offices, or some hybrid of both. We're looking for people who understand the work and understand work ethic. These positions report directly to the Quality Manager for Garver's WBL.
Benefits & Perks
Garver’s committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers and designers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top quartile of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, contributions to your HSA, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more.
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Senior Level Process Control Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level process control engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who can own a control system from design through commissioning without close supervision. Demonstrating hands-on depth with DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms matters, but so does showing you have led cross-functional projects, defined control philosophy documents, and mentored junior engineers. Tailoring your application to highlight outcomes you drove, not just technologies you used, gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level process control engineers?
Companies hiring senior level process control engineers right now include Garver, Calpine, and MP Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, energy producers, and engineering and consulting firms that run capital-intensive operations requiring experienced technical leadership.
Are there remote senior level process control engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of control systems work. About 50% of senior level process control engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these tend to be design, integration, or project engineering roles rather than positions tied to a specific plant floor.
What makes a process control engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles go beyond executing tasks to setting technical direction. Engineers at this stage own the control strategy for entire processes or facilities, resolve complex system issues independently, and are accountable for project outcomes rather than individual deliverables. They also serve as the technical reference for their team, reviewing designs, guiding less experienced engineers, and interfacing directly with operations and management stakeholders.
Which industries hire the most senior level process control engineers?
Senior Level process control engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Consulting & Professional Services, and Mining & Natural Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous or batch processes where experienced engineers are needed to maintain reliability, meet regulatory requirements, and lead automation improvement programs.