Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Florida

Project Controls Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, large-scale infrastructure, energy, and commercial construction, with openings at every level from entry-level project controls analyst through senior cost and schedule manager. The heaviest hiring is in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, Jacobs Engineering, and Turner Construction have deep and ongoing operations in the state. Cost engineering, Earned Value Management, and Primavera P6 scheduling are the most sought-after specialties across Florida listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerH&H
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring11
Work type89% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Trane Technologies
Controls Project Manager
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Controls Project Manager
Trane Technologies
Fort Myers, Florida
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$85k - $137k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Trane Technologies
Project Engineer - Controls
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Added 3d ago
Project Engineer - Controls
Trane Technologies
Tampa, Florida
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$85k - $119k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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SpaceX
Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure
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Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure
SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in Physics
1,001-5,000

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ENFRA
Senior Project Controls Manager
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ENFRA
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Senior Project Controls Manager
ENFRA
Orlando, Florida
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$105k - $140k.5/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Project Controls Lead – Data Center Capital P
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Project Controls Lead – Data Center Capital P
Beowulf Electricity & Data
West Palm Beach, Florida
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in construction management

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Project Controls Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
10 jobs
Miami
6 jobs
Orlando
4 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
3 jobs
Cape Canaveral
2 jobs
West Palm Beach
2 jobs
Rockledge
1 job
Fort Myers
1 job
Tallahassee
1 job

Project Controls Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

H&H
H&H3 open roles
ENFRA
ENFRA2 open roles
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling and planning
  • Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management systems and cost reporting
  • Working knowledge of cost estimating, forecasting, and variance analysis methods
  • Familiarity with construction or engineering project lifecycle from design through closeout
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills for executive and client-facing deliverables

Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls engineer in Florida?

Most project controls engineer positions in Florida require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Florida does not require a state-issued license specific to project controls, but many employers favor candidates holding a Professional Engineer license issued through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or a certified controls credential such as the AACE International Certified Cost Professional designation. Building experience with scheduling tools and cost systems on real projects accelerates hiring.

Which companies hire project controls engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring project controls engineers in Florida right now include H&H, ENFRA, and AtkinsRéalis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's aerospace, defense, transportation infrastructure, and large commercial construction sectors drive consistent project controls demand from both major contractors and public agencies statewide.

Which Florida cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?

Tampa, Miami, and Orlando account for the largest share of project controls engineer openings in Florida. Orlando's concentration of defense contractors, aerospace firms, and major theme park infrastructure projects fuels demand there, while Tampa's port, utilities, and healthcare construction activity and Miami's large commercial real estate and transit development pipeline round out the leading markets.

Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because project controls engineers frequently need to be on-site to gather accurate cost and schedule data. About 11% of project controls engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most remote arrangements applying to reporting, data analysis, and document control functions rather than site-facing scheduling or field cost work.

How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a project controls analyst or cost engineer associate role, which large Florida contractors and defense firms regularly fill with new graduates. Employers such as Jacobs Engineering and Parsons Corporation run structured early-career programs in Florida that place candidates directly into project teams. A Florida-based internship, a AACE Student Membership with documented coursework, or demonstrated Primavera P6 proficiency through a training certificate gives candidates a concrete edge over those with a degree alone.

Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries including aerospace, construction, energy, and infrastructure. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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