Controls and Automation Engineer
Automationtechies · Albuquerque, NM
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Automationtechies (industrial) in Albuquerque, NM. Design, develop, program, and implement industrial process control and automation systems, including PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA applications.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 286 live postings that list pay, out of 877 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Mexico plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live controls postings in New Mexico.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 80%
- ✓ Automation 60%
- AutoCAD 20%
- DOE 20%
- Team leadership 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, preferably Electrical, Chemical, Controls, or Computer Engineering. A technical degree combined with equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of directly related experience in process control, manufacturing automation, and/or industrial information systems.
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI systems.
Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with clients, engineering leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Commitment to sound engineering practices, technical accuracy, and thorough documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. SharePoint experience is a plus.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and CIMPLICITY.
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programming experience, with PlantPAx experience particularly desirable.
Experience with Schneider Electric Unity programming.
Familiarity with AVEVA/Wonderware or ICONICS SCADA/HMI platforms.
Industry experience in oil and gas, chemicals, water and wastewater, or other process-oriented environments.
Experience supporting system checkout, FAT/SAT, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.
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An established engineering and systems integration firm is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its growing team. With more than 40 years of industry experience, over 35 locations across the United States, and nearly 700 employees nationwide, this employee-owned firm is recognized on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms list and has built a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
The company works across multiple industries and takes a platform-independent approach to automation, allowing engineers to develop solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse industrial automation projects alongside experienced engineers, supporting projects from initial design through programming, testing, startup, and commissioning.
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) . Employees also benefit from mentoring, professional development opportunities, multiple career advancement paths, and the option to work a four-day schedule consisting of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.
Overview
Design, develop, program, and implement industrial process control and automation systems, including PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA applications.
Develop control logic, operator interfaces, device communications, and database configurations to support project requirements.
Support hardware engineering, systems integration, instrumentation selection, control panel layouts, and construction activities.
Read, interpret, and update engineering drawings and technical documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation data sheets, and I/O lists.
Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deadlines while proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges.
Collaborate with senior engineers, project teams, and clients to deliver projects in accordance with applicable regulations, industry codes, contractual requirements, and engineering standards.
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), user acceptance testing (UAT), end-user training, system checkout, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including requirements, status reports, control sequences of operation, engineering standards, scopes of supply, requests for information (RFIs), and customer correspondence.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and code comments while communicating technical information clearly to clients, project leadership, and internal teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving engineering methodologies, project templates, tools, and lessons learned.
Travel up to 25% for project-related activities and customer support.