Mid Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs
Mid level project controls specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own cost and schedule baselines end to end, lead reporting cycles without daily supervision, and guide junior staff on live projects. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with 11% remote or hybrid availability and employers like Burns & McDonnell, Fluor, and Raytheon hiring at this level now.
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The Controls Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust production and business processes to ensure optimal equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality. This role focuses on enhancing equipment performance and reliability through proactive process improvements, preventive measures, and effective troubleshooting of automation systems. The Controls Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support current production needs while driving continuous improvement initiatives for future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and sustain stable and capable production processes to maximize equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to assembly automation, robotics, workstations, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose and repair PLC controls, including electrical components, servo drives, motors, wiring, and control panels.
- Modify and update PLC programs for Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix), and other automation platforms.
- Document and maintain accurate records of program changes, prints, and electrical schematics.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime, improve throughput, and address safety concerns.
- Establish, maintain, and administer electrical control plans to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Actively participate in simultaneous engineering efforts for process improvements and new project launches.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, skilled trades, and business unit leaders to support production and continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven programming experience with Fanuc and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including various shifts and overtime, to support production needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (advanced coursework preferred)
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels, from hourly staff to senior leadership
The Controls Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust production and business processes to ensure optimal equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality. This role focuses on enhancing equipment performance and reliability through proactive process improvements, preventive measures, and effective troubleshooting of automation systems. The Controls Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support current production needs while driving continuous improvement initiatives for future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and sustain stable and capable production processes to maximize equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to assembly automation, robotics, workstations, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose and repair PLC controls, including electrical components, servo drives, motors, wiring, and control panels.
- Modify and update PLC programs for Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix), and other automation platforms.
- Document and maintain accurate records of program changes, prints, and electrical schematics.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime, improve throughput, and address safety concerns.
- Establish, maintain, and administer electrical control plans to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Actively participate in simultaneous engineering efforts for process improvements and new project launches.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, skilled trades, and business unit leaders to support production and continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven programming experience with Fanuc and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including various shifts and overtime, to support production needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (advanced coursework preferred)
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels, from hourly staff to senior leadership
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell12
- Fluor6
- Raytheon5
- AFRY4
- Lear Corporation3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Construction & Real Estate15
- Energy7
- Manufacturing5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
Mid Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project controls specialist job?
Lead with ownership, not just participation. Highlight work where you managed a cost or schedule baseline independently, produced earned value reports that informed decisions, or identified a variance before it became a problem. Employers at this level want to see that you can run controls work with limited oversight, so frame your experience around outcomes and accountability rather than tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level project controls specialists?
Companies hiring mid level project controls specialists right now include Burns & McDonnell, Fluor, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large engineering and construction firms, government contractors, and capital-intensive energy and infrastructure organizations that run complex multi-phase projects requiring dedicated controls staff.
Are there remote mid level project controls specialist jobs?
Yes, though the role is more field-adjacent than many professional positions. About 11% of mid level project controls specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, concentrated in reporting, forecasting, and schedule analysis functions where proximity to a job site is not required daily. Fully on-site roles remain common in construction and field-based capital projects.
How do I move up to a mid level project controls specialist role?
Growth into mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just years. Early-career controls work typically involves supporting others' baselines and running standard reports. Moving up means taking on a cost or schedule baseline as the primary owner, catching and communicating variances independently, and demonstrating that your analysis shapes project decisions rather than just documenting them. Building proficiency in scheduling and cost tools like Primavera P6 or Earned Value methodologies deepens your technical standing and signals readiness for greater scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level project controls specialists?
Mid Level project controls specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they run large capital projects with defined scopes, tight cost constraints, and contractual reporting obligations that require dedicated controls professionals to maintain schedule integrity and financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.