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Remote lead controls engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like manufacturing automation, energy systems, and industrial technology, at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams ranging from mid-level specialists to senior technical leads. Employers hiring remotely right now include Eaton, Thermo Systems, and Georgia-Pacific. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
Serving as a recognized technical leader within the Major Projects Group, the Lead Controls Engineer drives design quality, consistency, and innovation across concurrent projects spanning the wind, solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and gas business unit segments focusing on Controls and Systems Integration Engineering support in development and/or project execution phases. The Lead Controls Engineer is the overall SCADA and Controls systems architect for large scale multi-technology projects, supports cross-department standards and initiatives, and prioritizes “We over Me” — placing collective success and team development above individual contribution. May lead a team of Senior Engineers, Engineer I/II staff, and CAD Designers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and professional development.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
- Leads and/or is responsible to provide technical support during the controls engineering lifecycle from pre-award development through design delivery, simulation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and closeout — with emphasis on robust design development, schedule conformance, and financial impact.
- Owns the control and data contract between the facility energy controller and third-party power plant controllers; defines the objects, fields, units, update rates, and staleness behavior that cross the boundary in each direction.
- Defines the sequences of operation executed by the facility energy controller — normal operation, generation shortfall, source transitions, blackstart, and emergency shed — along with the degradation behavior for each.
- Specifies the point maps, interlocks, and constraint classes that vendors build against; prototypes integrations, tests point maps against live devices, and holds vendors to them through factory (FAT) and site (SAT) acceptance testing.
- Translates between electrical and software disciplines — turns electrical and generation constraints into requirements software can build, and software and data constraints into terms plant vendors and Engineer of Record (EOR) teams will accept.
- Proves the controls interface in simulation prior to energization, covering every constraint class and mode transition, and carries that work forward into automated commissioning.
- Serves as the lead controls engineering point of contact to Owners and EOR teams on submittal milestones, review timelines, procurement deliverables, page turns, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) outreach.
- Ensures designs satisfy the facility's design requirements through compliance with local, state, and national codes, Owner contracts, and company best practices. Champions a quality-first culture across the team.
- Supports Basis of Design (BOD) development and RFI management for assigned projects across wind, solar, BESS, and gas scopes focusing on controls and systems integration.
- Performs drawing and design reviews, including control narratives, point lists, and network architectures, to ensure designs meet industry standards, Blattner's best practices and standards, and support safe work practices in the field; performs constructability and commissionability assessments on complex projects.
- Validates controls equipment, I/O, and network material takeoffs; coordinates with electrical, protection, and software leads to establish design schedules, resource plans, and cross-discipline coordination across the project portfolio.
- Performs contract and subcontract reviews and provides technical recommendations; challenges vendor scope and internal assumptions with data rather than opinion. Escalates high-risk issues to leadership as appropriate.
- Leads coordination with Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Estimating, and Construction teams on equipment and material selection and approval; partners with program management so field teams have the plans, point maps, and parameters needed to build and commission.
- Champions change management discipline — ensures scope changes, point list changes, and design deviations are documented, communicated through change narratives, and resolved at the appropriate level. Leads lessons learned sessions and incorporates findings into future work.
- Mentors, trains, and onboards Senior Engineers and Engineer I/II staff through coaching, feedback, and work product review; supports managers with hiring and promotion decisions.
- Drives consistency in designs across projects by establishing and enforcing standard control philosophies, point maps, and design details. Leads department initiatives to enhance processes and standards, and sets goals with direct reports.
- Communicates deliberately, intentionally, and purposefully with Owners, EOR teams, vendors, software and project engineering staff, and other internal stakeholders across all phases of work.
- Adheres to the company's cultural basics and the National Society of Professional Engineers' code of conduct. Solves problems using factual evidence and sustainable solutions that are safe, transparent, and documentable.
- Assists with special projects and performs other duties per supervisor's discretion.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college required, or relevant equivalent industry experience
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
- Eight or more years of progressive engineering and/or engineering supervisory experience in a related energy or construction industry (e.g., electrical engineering firms, utilities, or power generation development with area of expertise in the controls engineering, SCADA, and systems integration domain).
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineers and driving technical standards. Microgrid, behind-the-meter, and utility-scale generation controls experience across wind, solar, BESS, or gas is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of utility-scale controls and integration equipment across wind, solar, BESS, and gas generation.
- Working knowledge of the protocols that move data between machines and systems (MQTT, OPC UA, REST APIs), with the ability to justify selecting one over another for a given application.
- Ability to read one-line diagrams and panel schedules and determine how protection, breakers, and sources will behave under a fault.
- Experience designing data contracts between systems (objects, fields, units, update rates, stale-value behavior) and writing control narratives where multiple controllers must agree.
- Fluency in both the controls and software worlds; ability to turn control requirements into something a software team can build, and to push back on designs that will not survive the field.
- Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, and presentation) to work with Owners, EOR firms, vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders.
- Interpersonal skills — the ability to supervise, influence, and persuade people and groups toward common objectives.
- Knowledge of engineering science and technology in applying principles, techniques, and equipment to the design of generation facilities; uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with a drive for results and accountability across the team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Procore
- Working knowledge, experience, or interest in AI (Artificial Intelligence).
- Accounting skills — familiarity with math, record-keeping, and cost tracking to manage budgets.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; may be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of company contract licensing.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
- Up to 25% travel required, subject to fluctuations as needs dictate.
WHAT SETS YOU APART
- Microgrid and behind-the-meter controls (grid-forming BESS, PV plant controllers, turbine and genset dispatch); DNP3, IEC 61850 GOOSE, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP; OpenAPI/JSON Schema; automated Level 4 and 5 commissioning.
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
Competitive pay
100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
401(k) with company match
HSA and FSA options
Dental and Vision insurance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Work/Life balance
Employee/Family focused culture
Gym on site
And more!
Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).
#LI - Remote
$121,680.00 - $176,436.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Serving as a recognized technical leader within the Major Projects Group, the Lead Controls Engineer drives design quality, consistency, and innovation across concurrent projects spanning the wind, solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and gas business unit segments focusing on Controls and Systems Integration Engineering support in development and/or project execution phases. The Lead Controls Engineer is the overall SCADA and Controls systems architect for large scale multi-technology projects, supports cross-department standards and initiatives, and prioritizes “We over Me” — placing collective success and team development above individual contribution. May lead a team of Senior Engineers, Engineer I/II staff, and CAD Designers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and professional development.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
- Leads and/or is responsible to provide technical support during the controls engineering lifecycle from pre-award development through design delivery, simulation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and closeout — with emphasis on robust design development, schedule conformance, and financial impact.
- Owns the control and data contract between the facility energy controller and third-party power plant controllers; defines the objects, fields, units, update rates, and staleness behavior that cross the boundary in each direction.
- Defines the sequences of operation executed by the facility energy controller — normal operation, generation shortfall, source transitions, blackstart, and emergency shed — along with the degradation behavior for each.
- Specifies the point maps, interlocks, and constraint classes that vendors build against; prototypes integrations, tests point maps against live devices, and holds vendors to them through factory (FAT) and site (SAT) acceptance testing.
- Translates between electrical and software disciplines — turns electrical and generation constraints into requirements software can build, and software and data constraints into terms plant vendors and Engineer of Record (EOR) teams will accept.
- Proves the controls interface in simulation prior to energization, covering every constraint class and mode transition, and carries that work forward into automated commissioning.
- Serves as the lead controls engineering point of contact to Owners and EOR teams on submittal milestones, review timelines, procurement deliverables, page turns, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) outreach.
- Ensures designs satisfy the facility's design requirements through compliance with local, state, and national codes, Owner contracts, and company best practices. Champions a quality-first culture across the team.
- Supports Basis of Design (BOD) development and RFI management for assigned projects across wind, solar, BESS, and gas scopes focusing on controls and systems integration.
- Performs drawing and design reviews, including control narratives, point lists, and network architectures, to ensure designs meet industry standards, Blattner's best practices and standards, and support safe work practices in the field; performs constructability and commissionability assessments on complex projects.
- Validates controls equipment, I/O, and network material takeoffs; coordinates with electrical, protection, and software leads to establish design schedules, resource plans, and cross-discipline coordination across the project portfolio.
- Performs contract and subcontract reviews and provides technical recommendations; challenges vendor scope and internal assumptions with data rather than opinion. Escalates high-risk issues to leadership as appropriate.
- Leads coordination with Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Estimating, and Construction teams on equipment and material selection and approval; partners with program management so field teams have the plans, point maps, and parameters needed to build and commission.
- Champions change management discipline — ensures scope changes, point list changes, and design deviations are documented, communicated through change narratives, and resolved at the appropriate level. Leads lessons learned sessions and incorporates findings into future work.
- Mentors, trains, and onboards Senior Engineers and Engineer I/II staff through coaching, feedback, and work product review; supports managers with hiring and promotion decisions.
- Drives consistency in designs across projects by establishing and enforcing standard control philosophies, point maps, and design details. Leads department initiatives to enhance processes and standards, and sets goals with direct reports.
- Communicates deliberately, intentionally, and purposefully with Owners, EOR teams, vendors, software and project engineering staff, and other internal stakeholders across all phases of work.
- Adheres to the company's cultural basics and the National Society of Professional Engineers' code of conduct. Solves problems using factual evidence and sustainable solutions that are safe, transparent, and documentable.
- Assists with special projects and performs other duties per supervisor's discretion.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college required, or relevant equivalent industry experience
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
- Eight or more years of progressive engineering and/or engineering supervisory experience in a related energy or construction industry (e.g., electrical engineering firms, utilities, or power generation development with area of expertise in the controls engineering, SCADA, and systems integration domain).
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineers and driving technical standards. Microgrid, behind-the-meter, and utility-scale generation controls experience across wind, solar, BESS, or gas is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of utility-scale controls and integration equipment across wind, solar, BESS, and gas generation.
- Working knowledge of the protocols that move data between machines and systems (MQTT, OPC UA, REST APIs), with the ability to justify selecting one over another for a given application.
- Ability to read one-line diagrams and panel schedules and determine how protection, breakers, and sources will behave under a fault.
- Experience designing data contracts between systems (objects, fields, units, update rates, stale-value behavior) and writing control narratives where multiple controllers must agree.
- Fluency in both the controls and software worlds; ability to turn control requirements into something a software team can build, and to push back on designs that will not survive the field.
- Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, and presentation) to work with Owners, EOR firms, vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders.
- Interpersonal skills — the ability to supervise, influence, and persuade people and groups toward common objectives.
- Knowledge of engineering science and technology in applying principles, techniques, and equipment to the design of generation facilities; uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with a drive for results and accountability across the team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Procore
- Working knowledge, experience, or interest in AI (Artificial Intelligence).
- Accounting skills — familiarity with math, record-keeping, and cost tracking to manage budgets.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; may be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of company contract licensing.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
- Up to 25% travel required, subject to fluctuations as needs dictate.
WHAT SETS YOU APART
- Microgrid and behind-the-meter controls (grid-forming BESS, PV plant controllers, turbine and genset dispatch); DNP3, IEC 61850 GOOSE, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP; OpenAPI/JSON Schema; automated Level 4 and 5 commissioning.
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
Competitive pay
100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
401(k) with company match
HSA and FSA options
Dental and Vision insurance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Work/Life balance
Employee/Family focused culture
Gym on site
And more!
Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).
#LI - Remote
$121,680.00 - $176,436.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote lead controls engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering or a related field
- Hands-on programming experience with PLCs such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Modicon
- Proficiency with SCADA or DCS platforms including FactoryTalk, Ignition, or DeltaV
- Five or more years of controls engineering experience with at least two in a lead or senior role
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profibus, or Modbus
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward PE licensure preferred for senior-level roles
Tips for Your Remote Lead Controls Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lead controls engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your control systems background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your remote commissioning capability
Remote employers want proof you can configure, troubleshoot, and validate control systems without being on-site. Document projects where you used remote access tools, virtual commissioning software, or coordinated with field technicians at a distance.
Demonstrate written technical communication skills
Remote controls engineering teams run on written handoffs, async updates, and clear documentation. Include examples of technical write-ups, control narratives, or design specs you have authored, since these signal you can keep distributed teams aligned without constant calls.
Highlight cross-functional async coordination experience
Remote lead controls engineers routinely coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines on distributed teams. Call out specific instances where you led technical decisions or design reviews asynchronously, using shared documentation or structured written feedback instead of in-person meetings.
Remote Lead Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead controls engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams in industrial automation, energy, and process manufacturing, since these sectors have embraced remote controls roles as software-defined systems make on-site presence less essential. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written technical communication, and proficiency in PLC platforms, SCADA systems, and remote commissioning tools. A portfolio of completed automation projects and demonstrated async collaboration habits give candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote lead controls engineers?
Remote lead controls engineer roles are posted by Eaton, Thermo Systems, and Georgia-Pacific and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first engineering firms, distributed industrial technology companies, and large energy and utilities organizations that manage geographically dispersed infrastructure.
Can you get a remote lead controls engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level controls roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without in-person support from day one. Your best path is through smaller automation integrators or industrial tech startups that hire junior controls engineers remotely. Showcasing personal automation projects, PLC programming samples, or relevant simulation work can open doors when formal experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote lead controls engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated proficiency in control systems platforms, hands-on commissioning experience, and the ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics over a formal degree. Certifications from major PLC vendors, a strong project portfolio, and verifiable results from past automation deployments often carry as much weight as a bachelor's credential for remote roles.
Which industries hire the most remote lead controls engineers?
Remote lead controls engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their engineering teams are geographically distributed across multiple plants, facilities, or project sites and rely on controls engineers who can design, program, and support systems without being on-site full time.
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