Senior Level Project Controls Engineer Jobs

Senior level project controls engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of cost forecasting, schedule governance, and the cross-functional teams that keep complex capital projects on track. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with 17% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like DLR, Fluor, and Johnson Controls hiring at this level now.

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Open roles596+
Top stateTexas
Top employerDLR
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Bloom Energy
Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls
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Bloom Energy
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Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls
Bloom Energy
Fremont, California
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$115k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Johnson Controls
HVAC O&M Service Controls Technician
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Johnson Controls
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HVAC O&M Service Controls Technician
Johnson Controls
Houston, Texas
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$30 - $39/hr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Johnson Controls
HVAC O&M Senior Controls Technician
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Johnson Controls
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HVAC O&M Senior Controls Technician
Johnson Controls
Houston, Texas
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$30 - $39/hr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Columbia University
Environmental Controls Technician
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Columbia University
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Environmental Controls Technician
Columbia University
New York, New York
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$40 - $50/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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ASRC Federal
Internal Controls Analyst
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ASRC Federal
New 1m ago
Internal Controls Analyst
ASRC Federal
Remote
Accounting
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Finance
$147k - $220k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level Project Controls Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • DLR
    DLR19
  • Fluor
    Fluor12
  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls12
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell11
  • Trane Technologies
    Trane Technologies10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services150
  • Construction & Real Estate97
  • Manufacturing94
  • Energy38
  • Technology & Software35

Senior Level Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned the full controls lifecycle on large capital projects, not just supported it. Demonstrate hands-on experience with earned value management, integrated master schedules, and cost variance analysis. The clearest edge comes from showing you have led a controls team or mentored junior engineers, and that your work directly influenced project decisions at the executive or owner level.

Which companies hire senior level project controls engineers?

Companies hiring senior level project controls engineers right now include DLR, Fluor, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large engineering and construction firms, major energy and infrastructure owners, and the program management consultancies that serve them.

Are there remote senior level project controls engineer jobs?

Yes, though fully remote positions are less common at this level than hybrid arrangements tied to a project site or regional office. About 17% of senior level project controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the balance requiring on-site presence on active construction or capital programs where real-time schedule and cost oversight is essential.

What makes a project controls engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior project controls engineer sets the controls framework for a project, leads variance analysis and recovery planning, and presents cost and schedule status directly to project directors or clients. They are also expected to mentor mid-level and junior staff, establish reporting standards, and integrate controls across multiple project workstreams simultaneously.

Which industries hire the most senior level project controls engineers?

Senior level project controls engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive demand because they execute large, multi-year capital programs where rigorous cost and schedule control directly protects project viability and investor returns.