Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Senior Control Engineer jobs in Illinois are active across the state's deep manufacturing, food processing, and utility automation sectors, with demand running from controls specialist through principal engineer. Chicago, Rockford, and the Quad Cities metro are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by long-established employers such as Caterpillar, Kraft Heinz, and Rockwell Automation. PLC programming, SCADA system integration, and process safety are the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Aon is looking for a Senior Property Risk Control for our Property Consulting Group. This is a virtual role in the US.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Property Risk Control Consultant. This position will support Aon’s Property Risk Consulting Group. The successful candidate can expect to work with colleagues and clients to develop an understanding of the many property risks posed by fire, earthquake, flood, and other Natural Catastrophes. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Person should have HPR property engineering experience with knowledge of both NFPA and Factory Mutual standards as well as an understanding of property insurance policy terms and conditions.
Applicant must be proficient in managing client, carrier, and insurance brokerage relationships. Excellent communication skills a must and should be able to effectively explain general property risk management concepts to prospective clients and internal business groups. The prospect will be expected to travel anywhere between 40 - 50% of the time primarily in the U.S.
The successful applicant should be familiar with the following:
- Assembly of Construction, Occupancy, Protection and Exposure (COPE) Data.
- Brokerage submission information
- Data assembly
- Summary documents
- Broker renewal support
- Attendance & participation at carrier meetings
- Vendor management
- Recommendation review & analysis
Complete property risk control surveys and develop property underwriting reports for a variety of occupancies:
- Conduct Nat Cat surveys and populate primary and secondary modeling characteristics for modeling.
- Review of available data to determine natural catastrophe exposure at client locations. Use of available online tools to analyze flood exposures in accordance with NIFP and FEMA guidelines.
- Coordination of vendor RFPs
- Knowledge of B&M Jurisdictional inspection requirements
- Development and review of Maximum Foreseeable (MFL), Probable Maximum (PML) and Normal Loss (NLE) estimates.
- Hazards associated with a variety of occupancies including manufacturing, warehousing, soft occupancies, etc.
- Problem solving using the application of Client Standards, NFPA, FM Global or other best practices to resolve technical fire protection issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience and professional designations.
- 3 to 10 years with a Highly Protected Risk insurance carrier or vendor.
- Technically proficient in understanding, interpreting, and applying NFPA and/or FM Global standards; and, evaluating fire protection systems (automatic sprinklers, special extinguishing systems, etc.)
- Ideal candidate is self-sufficient, organized, and has good written and oral communication skills.
- Must be physical fit and able to climb ladders and stairs and transition to and from ladders or stairs to access building roof areas and upper or lower floors within a customer site during surveys.
- Ability to work from home.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
PAY TRANSPARENCY LAWS
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $137,000 to $160,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
BENEFITS
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior control engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program
- Five or more years of hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Demonstrated experience designing and commissioning SCADA or DCS systems in an industrial environment
- Proficiency with HMI development, industrial networking protocols, and control panel design
- Experience with process safety standards including ISA-84 and functional safety assessments
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Illinois preferred for client-facing or lead roles
Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior control engineer in Illinois?
The concrete path starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, or mechanical engineering, followed by several years in junior or mid-level controls roles. Illinois does not mandate a state license to work as a controls engineer in most industrial settings, but holding a Professional Engineer license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation strengthens candidacy for senior roles, especially at utilities and engineering firms. Building hands-on PLC and SCADA project history accelerates advancement.
Which companies hire senior control engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring senior control engineers in Illinois right now include Sauk Valley Bank, Aon, and Hatch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of food and beverage manufacturing, heavy equipment production, and utilities creates consistent year-round demand across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most senior control engineer jobs?
Chicago, Harvard, and Sterling have the most senior control engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its density of corporate headquarters, system integrators, and large discrete and process manufacturers, while Rockford and the Quad Cities carry strong demand from the heavy equipment and agricultural machinery industries anchored there by employers like Caterpillar and John Deere's regional operations.
Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Senior control engineering is inherently hands-on, with commissioning, troubleshooting, and site acceptance testing requiring physical presence at the plant or facility. About 100% of senior control engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are most often design-phase or project management roles where on-site time is limited to key milestones.
How can I get hired as a senior control engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a controls or automation technician role at a manufacturer or system integrator, where hands-on PLC and panel work builds the foundation employers expect at the senior level. Large Illinois manufacturers such as Caterpillar and Kraft Heinz run co-op and new-graduate programs that feed into their engineering pipelines. Earning an associate-level certification from an Illinois community college controls or mechatronics program, or completing vendor training on Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms, gives candidates a practical edge when moving into junior engineer openings.
Where can I find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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