Mid Level Project Controls Lead Jobs
Mid level project controls lead jobs go to professionals ready to own cost and schedule baselines end to end, guide junior analysts, and deliver reporting that drives project decisions with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Aegis Project Controls, ENTRUST Solutions, and K&A Engineering hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
WHY WE NEED YOU:
In this role, you will be responsible for the instrumentation and control system engineering design and supporting the overall process on all assigned projects. You will develop innovative and unique engineering solutions that align with the project, client, and partner needs, leading the discipline team in implementing these solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BSME or BSEE (or related) engineering discipline with applicable experience.
- 5+ years of experience in consulting engineering or control system integration.
- Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and common communication protocols.
- Experience communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP YOU FLOURISH:
- Experience in consulting engineering, control system integration, energy systems engineering or commissioning for healthcare facilities, data centers, heating/cooling plants, or research laboratories.
- Familiarity with mechanical equipment and HVAC systems, including air handling units, hydronic systems, laboratory exhaust, and heat recovery.
- 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.
- Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD or Revit.
WHEN YOU WORK HERE, YOU CAN EXPECT:
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
WHY WE NEED YOU:
In this role, you will be responsible for the instrumentation and control system engineering design and supporting the overall process on all assigned projects. You will develop innovative and unique engineering solutions that align with the project, client, and partner needs, leading the discipline team in implementing these solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BSME or BSEE (or related) engineering discipline with applicable experience.
- 5+ years of experience in consulting engineering or control system integration.
- Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and common communication protocols.
- Experience communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP YOU FLOURISH:
- Experience in consulting engineering, control system integration, energy systems engineering or commissioning for healthcare facilities, data centers, heating/cooling plants, or research laboratories.
- Familiarity with mechanical equipment and HVAC systems, including air handling units, hydronic systems, laboratory exhaust, and heat recovery.
- 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.
- Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD or Revit.
WHEN YOU WORK HERE, YOU CAN EXPECT:
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Mid Level Project Controls Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project controls lead job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you built or maintained schedules independently, identified cost variances before they became problems, and produced reporting that informed real decisions. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just tasks. Employers at this level want to see that you can run a controls function with minimal direction, so lead with outcomes and impact rather than tools used.
Which companies hire mid level project controls leads?
Companies hiring mid level project controls leads right now include Aegis Project Controls, ENTRUST Solutions, and K&A Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large engineering and construction firms, infrastructure owners, and program management consultancies that need professionals who can run controls independently on active projects.
Are there remote mid level project controls lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and project phase. About 30% of mid level project controls lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in program-level reporting and cost analysis than in field-based construction controls. Hybrid arrangements are increasingly standard for roles tied to a specific project site.
How do I move up to a mid level project controls lead role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level project controls lead role takes deliberate skill-building over your first few years. Focus on owning a full work package schedule, learning earned value management from setup through reporting, and developing cost forecasting skills alongside scheduling. Demonstrating measurable impact, like catching a schedule deviation early or improving a reporting process, signals readiness to take on broader ownership without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most mid level project controls leads?
Mid Level project controls lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they run large capital programs with complex cost and schedule requirements that need dedicated controls professionals who can operate independently across multiple work fronts.