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 facilities
• Familiarity 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.