Senior Controls Engineer

Motor Services Hugo Stamp Inc · Fort Collins, CO

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Level: Senior
Team: Controls
Base pay: $135k–$160k
Travel: 25%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 10+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Motor Services Hugo Stamp Inc (industrial) in Fort Collins, CO.

They ask for: 10+ years · degree required
Tools it names: DOE, PLC, Automation
Base pay: $135k–$160k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 25% travel · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 15 other live controls postings in Colorado.

Base pay: About 22% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (10+ vs 6+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Automation 81%
✓ PLC 75%
Robotics 44%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
Root cause 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation help

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This plant: Motor Services Hugo Stamp Inc in Fort Collins

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Senior Controls Engineer (Level 4) (Steam Turbine / Power Generation Engines) · Controls · Senior

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Required Skills & Experience

✓10+ years of control systems engineering experience, with a heavy focus on steam turbine control systems
✓OR 15+ years of hands-on experience in power generation, industrial automation, or related turbine systems
✓Expertise in configuring, troubleshooting, and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
✓Deep understanding of steam turbine types (condensing, admission, single/double extraction)
✓Proven experience analyzing and interpreting complex wiring diagrams and control schematics
✓US Driver’s License and valid Passport (for domestic and international travel)

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Description

Senior Controls Engineer (Level 4) (Steam Turbine / Power Generation Engines)

Location: Fort Collins, CO (Relocation Assistance Available)

Travel: Up to 25%

Work Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Design Control Systems That Power the World

Are you a systems thinker who thrives on designing, building, and optimizing complex control systems? Ready to take ownership of projects that impact critical operations across marine, power generation, and industrial automation?

Join MSHS Pacific Power Group as a Principal Controls Engineer, where you’ll lead cutting-edge engineering efforts, solve complex challenges, and directly support mission-critical power systems—especially in steam turbine control environments.

What You’ll Do

•Lead the design, integration, and commissioning of advanced control systems for steam turbines, engines, generators, and switchgear
•Drive hands-on development and programming of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
•Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems across marine and land-based installations
•Own technical documentation including control narratives, test procedures, and wiring diagrams
•Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
•Travel up to 25% for on-site support, commissioning, and client-facing work

If you bring any of these, you’ll hit the ground running even faster

•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering
•Prior experience working on marine vessels, powerplants, or energy sector projects
•Familiarity with multiple automation platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Woodward, etc.)
•Comfort leading multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers
•Experience with cybersecurity protocols for industrial control systems
•Strong documentation skills and familiarity with project management software/tools

Why Join MSHS Pacific Power Group?

We’re not just another engineering firm. We support vital systems that power hospitals, data centers, ships, and industrial operations around the globe. When you join us, you’ll:

•Work on projects that matter—with real-world impact
•Lead innovation in complex, high-value environments
•Grow alongside a team that values precision, ownership, and expertise
•Be supported with relocation assistance and top-tier benefits

Total Rewards

•Base Pay: $135,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
•Incentives: Field service bonus + Performance-based bonus
•Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability
•Time Off: Generous PTO accrual + 10 paid holidays
•Retirement: 401(k) with company match
•Other Perks:
•Tuition assistance
•Maternity & paternity leave
•Adoption aid
•Critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident insurance
•Employee assistance program

Drug-Free Workplace

MSHS PPG is a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana in compliance with applicable federal regulations and relevant state labor laws. We understand that marijuana laws vary by state, and our testing policies are designed to ensure compliance with both federal and state