Project Controls Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Project Controls Engineer jobs in North Carolina are open across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Salisbury and other North Carolina metros, with employers like Eaton, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Jabil hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity. Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 22 offices who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions. Recognized as a top engineering firm nationally, AEI is dedicated to enhancing the built environment through remarkable design and award-winning projects. As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in our Chapel Hill office, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future for all.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineers:
- BSME or BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
- 5+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry.
- Experience with communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.
Effective Skills To Help You Flourish
- Experience in consulting engineering in utility plant design.
- Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.
- Detailed, hands-on knowledge of PLC or DCS control systems.
- Experience with industrial networks and communication protocols.
- Ability to travel for client meetings, field survey, commissioning, and startup support.
- Strong spoken and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.
OUR DEDICATION TO YOU
- AEI passionately invests in our brilliant talent by allowing for personal and professional growth through supporting clients like NASA; the National Institutes of Health and Cone Health System; the US Department of Homeland Security and US Department of Energy; and Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology.
- Our flexible and collaborative work environment demonstrates our dedication to employee appreciation and collective commitment to excellence.
- We provide the opportunity to serve the greater good of humanity through work on cutting-edge, state-of-the-art projects like Promega Corporation’s Kornberg Center, The University of Arizona’s Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, AbbVie’s West Coast Oncology Hub, and BioMed Realty’s Gateway of Pacific.
- Our culture encourages professional development while adhering to a set of core values that drive company and team decisions. Our commitment to these values – innovation and expertise, integrity, communication, quality, responsibility, opportunity, and growth – informs both project decisions and behavior amongst colleagues and clients.
- An exceptional benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on company profits, individual responsibility, and performance. We provide the tools and a support system to ensure a thriving career.
If this environment and opportunity to work on world-changing projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you. Come and collaborate with us!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Controls Engineer Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Eaton5

- Colliers Engineering & Design4

- Jabil4

- SIBELCO3

- Terracon Consultants3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Manufacturing16
- Energy9
- Electronics & Hardware8
- Construction & Real Estate7
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and baseline maintenance
- Experience with earned value management including CPI and SPI reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to develop and maintain cost forecasts and change control logs
- Familiarity with work breakdown structures and project control plans
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project controls engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 77+ project controls engineer openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Salisbury. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
Which North Carolina cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Salisbury have the most project controls engineer openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring project controls engineers in North Carolina include Eaton, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Jabil, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 8% of project controls engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for project controls engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to project controls engineer jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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