Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Texas

Senior Control Engineer jobs in Texas are consistently in demand, with the state's energy, petrochemical, and advanced manufacturing sectors driving steady hiring at every level from controls specialist through lead engineer. Houston anchors the market as the center of oil and gas automation, while San Antonio and Austin contribute through defense systems and semiconductor manufacturing, with major employers like ExxonMobil, Honeywell, and Emerson Electric maintaining long-term engineering operations across the state. PLC programming, DCS integration, and functional safety expertise are the specialties Texas employers ask for most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles106+
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring25
Work type94% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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E Tech Group
Senior Controls Engineer
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Senior Controls Engineer
E Tech Group
Plano, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Trac-N-Trol, Inc.
Senior Controls Engineer
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Senior Controls Engineer
Trac-N-Trol, Inc.
Georgetown, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's

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VoltaGrid, LLC
Senior Controls Engineer
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Senior Controls Engineer
VoltaGrid, LLC
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Automation QA
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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PepsiCo
Senior Controls Engineer
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Senior Controls Engineer
PepsiCo
Plano, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$80k - $134k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Aegis Project Controls
Senior Project Controls Engineer
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Aegis Project Controls
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Senior Project Controls Engineer
Aegis Project Controls
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Project Management
$105k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Control Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
25 jobs
Houston
20 jobs
Dallas
15 jobs
Fort Worth
6 jobs
San Antonio
5 jobs
Sherman
4 jobs
Abilene
3 jobs
El Paso
3 jobs
Plano
3 jobs

Senior Control Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell8
  • Amazon
    Amazon6
  • Coherent
    Coherent4
  • Magic Leap
    Magic Leap4
  • Oracle
    Oracle4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services20
  • Technology & Software18
  • Manufacturing16
  • Energy9
  • Construction & Real Estate8

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program
  • Seven or more years of hands-on control systems design and implementation experience
  • Proficiency with major PLC platforms such as Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or ABB
  • Experience with DCS platforms including Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with ISA and IEC 62443 functional safety standards for industrial control systems
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers preferred for senior roles

Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior control engineer in Texas?

Most senior control engineers in Texas hold a bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering and accumulate several years of hands-on controls experience before reaching a senior title. Texas does not require a mandatory license for most private-sector controls roles, but a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers strengthens candidacy, especially for roles involving process safety, public infrastructure, or projects requiring stamped drawings. Certifications such as the ISA Certified Control Systems Technologist credential are also valued by Texas employers in oil and gas and refining.

Which companies hire senior control engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring senior control engineers in Texas right now include Burns & McDonnell, Amazon, and Coherent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of refineries, petrochemical plants, and defense contractors means engineering firms and large industrial operators tend to post the most consistent openings for this role.

Which Texas cities have the most senior control engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas consistently post the most senior control engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of refineries, LNG facilities, and automation integrators tied to the petrochemical corridor, while San Antonio and Austin draw openings through defense systems contractors and the growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing base in the central Texas region.

Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Senior control engineering is inherently a hands-on discipline, with most roles requiring on-site presence for commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant integration work. About 6% of senior control engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in design review, system architecture, or project management phases of larger programs rather than ongoing operations roles.

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

The most realistic entry path is through an associate controls engineer or automation technician role at a Texas-based EPC firm, refinery operator, or systems integrator. Companies like Fluor, KBR, and large automation integrators based in Houston regularly bring in engineers at the associate or junior level. Building hands-on PLC and SCADA skills through structured training programs, pursuing an ISA certification, and targeting entry-level commissioning or field service roles are the steps that most consistently lead to a senior controls career in Texas's industrial market.

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

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

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