Senior Control Systems Engineer

Posted 4 days ago

talentlyHightstown (NJ)

Electrical Engineers Engineering Services

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Lead

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$130,000-$170,000

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About the role

Job Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer

Location: Remote

Salary: $130,000-$170,000 + Bonus, Benefits and Travel Paid

Skills: Control Systems, Automation, Commissioning, PLC, HMI, BMS, CCS

About the Company / Opportunity: Join a leading engineering services organization that delivers world-class control system integration across markets such as district energy, life sciences, and mission critical facilities. This role offers the chance to lead complex control system projects from design through commissioning, influence technical direction, and mentor engineering teams while working in a hybrid environment based in Trenton, New Jersey. The opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who values customer-focused delivery, technical excellence, and growth within a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

Lead detailed design, implementation, start-up, and commissioning of complex control systems and HMI/PLC applications.
Read, interpret, and provide field feedback on P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control system schematics.
Design control system architectures, author complex design documents, and provide instrumentation specifications.
Manage project tasks to ensure completion on schedule and under budget; identify and communicate scope changes.
Serve as the primary customer contact for assigned projects, maintaining professional and proactive client communication.
Mentor and direct junior staff during installation, commissioning, and operational phases.
Contribute to quality processes, including maintaining the company Quality Management System and supporting value-engineered solutions.
Must-Have Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline.
Typically 10+ years of total relevant experience with at least 3+ years in a Control Systems Project Engineer II or equivalent role.
Experience with burner management systems (BMS) or combustion control systems.
Advanced proficiency with PLC programming and HMI design and implementation.
Proven experience leading start-up and commissioning activities on complex control systems.
Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control documentation.
Experience designing control system architectures and authoring technical design documents.
Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Familiarity with migrating and upgrading legacy control systems and defining migration paths.
Experience with IT/network infrastructure design as it relates to control system integration.
Background in value engineering to deliver cost-effective control solutions.
Knowledge of or experience in district energy, life sciences, or mission critical environments.
Exposure to Quality Management System processes and participation in technical training or trade shows.
Experience participating in on-call rotations and responding to client needs after hours.

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