Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior Control Engineer jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Near West Side industrial corridor, the Calumet region to the south, and the North Shore manufacturing belt, with active hiring in food and beverage processing, chemical production, utilities, and heavy manufacturing. Employers currently posting roles include Sargent & Lundy, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles84
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Work type66% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring58

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Senior Project Control Manager
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Senior Project Control Manager
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Chicago, Illinois
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Quality Control Analyst
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Quality Control Analyst
secretariat
Chicago, Illinois
Quality Control
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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JPMorganChase
Public Sector Operations Control Manager - Vice President
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Public Sector Operations Control Manager - Vice President
JPMorganChase
Chicago, Illinois
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Strategy
Business Development
$105k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Energy Solutions
Quality Control Engineer III (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)
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Energy Solutions
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Quality Control Engineer III (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)
Energy Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
Quality Control
$108k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Futures Control, Analyst/Senior Analyst
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Futures Control, Analyst/Senior Analyst
RBC
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
Compliance & Risk
Audit
$70k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Control Engineer Job Market in Chicago

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy5
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell5
  • ENTRUST Solutions
    ENTRUST Solutions4
  • Clayco
    Clayco3
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services34
  • Construction & Real Estate20
  • Energy9
  • Technology & Software6
  • Investment & Asset Management4

Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior control engineer job in Chicago?

Focus your search on Chicago's core hiring sectors: food and beverage processing, specialty chemicals, utilities, and industrial automation integrators. The Calumet manufacturing corridor and Near West Side industrial zones have the densest employer concentration. Candidates who combine PLC and DCS programming depth with experience on Rockwell or Siemens platforms stand out. Pursuing projects with Chicago-area system integrators is one of the most direct paths into the senior market here.

Which companies hire senior control engineers in Chicago?

Employers hiring senior control engineers in Chicago right now include Sargent & Lundy, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's hiring mix is notably broad, pulling from large CPG manufacturers and utility operators on one side and boutique automation integrators serving the region's dense industrial base on the other.

Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Chicago?

Yes, but only partially. Senior control engineering is largely hands-on work tied to physical plant systems, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 34% of senior control engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting roles where design, programming, and documentation phases can be done offsite. The commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting portions almost always require on-site presence at Chicago-area facilities.

How can I get a senior control engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Chicago is joining a regional automation integrator or a large CPG manufacturer as a controls engineer or junior automation engineer, then building PLC and SCADA hours on real production systems. Chicago's dense food processing and utilities sectors regularly bring on engineers at associate levels and promote from within. Earning a certification in a platform common locally, such as Rockwell ControlLogix, accelerates that progression considerably.

Which industries hire the most senior control engineers in Chicago?

Most senior control engineer openings in Chicago sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's position as a national hub for food production, chemical processing, and Midwest utilities creates sustained, year-round demand that insulates the local market from sector-specific slowdowns better than most cities.

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