Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Senior Control Engineer jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing, with strong demand across oil and gas automation, defense systems, and industrial process control. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel. The most in-demand specialties are PLC and DCS programming, SCADA integration, and safety instrumented systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring9
Work type58% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Matrix Technologies, Inc.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Control Panel Design
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Control Panel Design
Matrix Technologies, Inc.
Westminster, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$90k - $128k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Burns & McDonnell
Senior Noise Control Engineer
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Senior Noise Control Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Denver, Colorado
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
$150k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Google
Senior Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms Control Electronics, Quantum AI
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Google
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Senior Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms Control Electronics, Quantum AI
Google
Boulder, Colorado
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$174k - $253k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Control Systems Engineer
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Senior Control Systems Engineer
JUWI Americas
Colorado
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$100k - $125k/yr

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Senior Control Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
4 jobs
Centennial
3 jobs
Aurora
2 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Englewood
2 jobs
Littleton
2 jobs
Lone Tree
1 job
Westminster
1 job
Highlands Ranch
1 job

Senior Control Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin4 open roles
Raytheon
Raytheon2 open roles
Sierra Space
Sierra Space2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior control engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or control systems engineering from an accredited program
  • Seven or more years of hands-on experience with PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems
  • Proficiency with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell control platforms in industrial environments
  • Experience leading control system design reviews, FAT, and commissioning on large capital projects
  • Familiarity with ISA-18.2 alarm management and functional safety standards such as IEC 61511
  • Strong ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with cross-functional project teams

Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior control engineer in Colorado?

Most Colorado employers require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering and several years of progressively responsible control systems experience. Colorado does not mandate a state-specific license for most private-sector control engineer roles, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors strengthens your candidacy considerably, especially for roles in energy or infrastructure.

Which companies hire senior control engineers in Colorado?

Employers hiring senior control engineers in Colorado right now include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Sierra Space, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, midstream energy operators, and heavy industrial facilities means demand is spread across both the Front Range metros and rural energy corridors.

Which Colorado cities have the most senior control engineer jobs?

Denver, Centennial, and Aurora have the most senior control engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors demand through its dense cluster of energy, aerospace, and defense contractors, while Colorado Springs draws on Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and a significant military installation base, and Pueblo supports control engineering roles tied to steel manufacturing and utilities along the Arkansas River corridor.

Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Senior control engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving on-site commissioning, hardware integration, and plant-floor troubleshooting, so full remote arrangements are the exception rather than the rule. About 42% of senior control engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically cover the design, documentation, and programming phases rather than installation or site support.

How can I get hired as a senior control engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to start as a controls technician or junior automation engineer at a Colorado industrial facility and build hands-on PLC and SCADA experience from there. Large Front Range employers in oil and gas midstream and aerospace manufacturing regularly hire associate engineers and rotating technical graduates into structured development programs. Earning a Certified Automation Professional credential through ISA or completing a relevant certificate at a Colorado community or technical college accelerates the transition into senior-level consideration.

Where can I find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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