Senior Control Engineer (Site Support)

Senior Controls Engineer – Site Support (Contract)

This is a full-time contract (40+ hours/week), field-based role with travel required to support project sites and commissioning activities.

Summary
We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of advanced industrial control systems supporting mission‑critical infrastructure. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities, overseeing complex automation projects from concept through commissioning while providing mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams.

The successful candidate will develop control strategies, program automation platforms, support commissioning activities, and optimize control system performance across a variety of industrial and infrastructure applications. This position requires strong experience with PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMI systems, instrumentation, and industrial networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of industrial control systems supporting critical infrastructure and process operations

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to controls engineering teams

Develop system architectures, functional design specifications, and detailed control strategies

Design and support automation systems for:

Heat tracing systems

Pump control systems

Valve automation systems

Process monitoring and control applications

Program, configure, and troubleshoot:

PLC systems

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

SCADA platforms

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

Design control panels and specify instrumentation, sensors, and control hardware

Develop:

Points lists

Control narratives

Sequence of operations documentation

HMI dashboards and graphical interfaces

Support liquid cooling infrastructure controls and rack‑level telemetry monitoring systems

Create control system bill of materials (BOMs), commissioning scripts, and testing procedures

Conduct site walkdowns, simulations, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and field commissioning activities

Troubleshoot existing control systems and implement performance improvements

Support startup, operational readiness, and system turnover activities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and construction teams throughout project execution

Our Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

7+ years of experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems

Strong expertise with:

PLC platforms

DCS systems

SCADA applications

HMI development

Industrial networking technologies

Experience developing control systems for process, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or mission‑critical environments

Proficiency with:

Ladder Logic programming

Function Block programming

Structured control logic development

Experience developing control narratives, points databases, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities

Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and support complex project environments

Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience managing large‑scale automation or controls projects

Hands‑on experience with platforms such as:

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Emerson

Thermon

Experience supporting liquid cooling systems, thermal management infrastructure, or mission‑critical facilitiesFamiliarity with industrial cybersecurity principles and secure controls architecture

Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices

Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning programs

Familiarity with emerging automation, analytics, and monitoring technologies

Compensation & Benefits

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from

$96.15 – $120.19 per hour

Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts

Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources

Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt‑out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution

Voluntary Benefits: Employee‑paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events

Equal Opportunity Employer
Flux Resources values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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