Senior Control Engineer

ob Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Bend
Travel: ~25%
Overview

This role leads control systems design and execution for complex industrial energy and process projects. You'll own the full controls scope from early design through commissioning, working across engineering, field operations, and project teams to deliver reliable, high performance systems. This is a hands on, senior position for someone comfortable making technical decisions, setting standards, and stepping into challenging field environments to troubleshoot and optimize live systems.
Key Responsibilities

System Design & Ownership
Lead development and review of control system deliverables including PFDs, PIDs, control narratives, I/O lists, and electrical drawings
Define control strategies, system architecture, and instrumentation selection for automated process systems
Establish and maintain engineering standards across controls and instrumentation
PLC, SCADA, and Integration
Architect and program PLC and SCADA systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Oversee integration across field devices, networks, and control platforms (Modbus, HART)
Drive loop tuning, system performance improvements, and operational stability
Project Execution & Technical Leadership
Partner with project engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment from design through startup
Lead controls scope during commissioning, startup, and performance validation
Support HAZOP reviews, contractor coordination, and technical responses during execution
Field Support & Optimization
Troubleshoot complex system issues remotely and on site
Perform root cause analysis and implement long term fixes, not just immediate solutions
Identify and drive process optimization opportunities across operating assets
Continuous Improvement
Improve controls standards, documentation quality, and system consistency across projects
Contribute to long term system design decisions and technology selection
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Typically 8+ years in industrial controls, process automation, or similar environments
Deep experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred) and SCADA systems
Strong understanding of instrumentation, process control, and industrial communication protocols
Proven ability to lead design decisions and own technical deliverables
Experience working in operating industrial facilities, not just design environments
Preferred Experience

Background in energy, gas processing, biogas, or industrial process systems
Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA platforms
Exposure to UL panel design and system integration
Strong troubleshooting, RCA, and system optimization track record

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