About the Role
The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for leading automation and controls engineering design for small to major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, consumer products, life sciences, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
This role requires deep technical expertise in automation and controls engineering, the ability to lead engineering teams, manage complex projects, interface with multiple disciplines, and support both commissioning and startup phases. The position also plays a critical role in business development, client relationships, hiring, and developing project strategies.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
* Full design responsibility for all automation & controls scopes
* Lead teams of engineers, specialists, and designers
* Develop PLC & HMI programming deliverables, Batch/MES architecture, servers & virtualization solutions
* Lead commissioning and startup of automation systems
* Prepare controls design deliverables: instrument lists, I/O lists, control narratives, hardware design, panel layouts
* Lead control panel design and vendor coordination; oversee FAT testing
* Lead electrical design (480VAC and below), including motor power systems and installation drawings
* Select process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, valves)
* Review P&IDs, collaborate with process engineers, and define controls scope
* Develop calculations, verification plans, engineering studies, and reports
* Coordinate deliverables with offsite design offices
* Perform QA/QC reviews of design submittals
* Apply industry codes, standards, and best practices (NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, etc.)
* Interface with construction teams, support installation, inspections, and testing
* Lead commissioning teams on-site
* Prepare discipline change notices and support project change management
* Estimate engineering hours, develop proposals, and define project strategies
* Support hiring, interviewing, and resource allocation
* Build client relationships and identify business development opportunities
* Participate in client events and key pursuits
* All other duties as assigned
Benefits
yearly bonus
Benefits: All health benefits paid by the company
Travel: ~25%