Senior Controls Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions is recruiting a Senior Controls Engineer for an unnamed client. The role provides technical leadership for industrial automation and control system design, software development, integration, commissioning, and project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior technical authority for the design and implementation of industrial automation and control systems
• Establish control system architectures, engineering standards, and technical approaches for assigned projects
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to evaluate design alternatives, manage technical risk, and resolve complex system constraints
• Review, approve, and validate engineering deliverables produced by internal teams and external partners
• Lead the design of electrical control systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, UL 508A)
• Develop and approve control schematics, wiring designs, panel layouts, and bills of materials
• Provide engineering oversight of panel manufacturing activities to ensure designs are implemented as intended
• Architect and develop PLC software solutions using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens
• Define structured programming standards, reusable libraries, and system interfaces to support scalability and long-term maintainability
• Lead the configuration and validation of HMI/SCADA systems to support safe and efficient operation
• Engineer advanced motion control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions aligned with system performance requirements
• Apply control theory principles to tune, optimize, and validate system behavior
• Specify and approve drive, motion, and control components based on application demands and lifecycle considerations
• Lead system integration activities, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines
• Direct on-site commissioning activities with a focus on engineering verification, performance validation, and technical issue resolution, rather than routine installation or production labor
• Diagnose complex system issues and implement corrective engineering solutions
• Ensure technical documentation and knowledge transfer meet project and customer requirements
• Act as a senior technical stakeholder in project planning, execution strategy, and risk assessment
• Provide engineering input into project pricing, scope definition, and margin management decisions
• Identify opportunities for standardization, modularization, and scalable solution development
• Monitor technical progress against project objectives and proactively communicate risks, assumptions, and required scope adjustments
• Ensure engineering designs and field activities comply with applicable safety standards and internal policies
• Lead or contribute to Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Planning from an engineering risk perspective
• Maintain required professional training and certifications relevant to industrial automation environments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field
• 8+ years of experience working within a systems integrator, OEM Machine builder, custom automation integrator, industrial controls, industrial equipment, automation, drive systems, etc.. based setting
• Ability to manage integration/automation projects from concept through to completion
• Experience managing projects including programming, electrical design, customer communication and project execution
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC's (50% Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/Studio 5000, 50% Siemens/TIA Portal)
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop HMI/SCADA applications (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• Experience designing electrical control systems including electrical schematics, control panels, wiring diagrams, and BOMs (AutoCAD Electrical)