Senior Controls Design Engineer
Albireo Energy
Posted: March 2, 2026
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Design and develop complex HVAC/industrial control systems using industry-standard platforms, with a strong focus on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering.
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Job Description
Description
The Senior Controls Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems, with a strong focus on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering. This role emphasizes upfront design, programming, and documentation using industry-standard platforms including Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, Ignition and others. The position requires strong understanding of systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design packages and control solutions.
In this position your duties will include:
• Developing PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Designing HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Creating and reviewing detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Preparing design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bill of materials.
• Supporting field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
• Integrating systems using a wide variety of serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
• Leading and/or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
• Supporting proposal development, including reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.
• Presenting technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Preparing technical reports, and design deliverables.
Position Parameters: This role requires approximately 30% national travel, including travel to client sites, regional offices, and project locations as needed to support business operations.
Requirements:
• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain):
• Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications (e.g., ControlLogix/Studio 5000).
• Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications.
• ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).
• Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.
• UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification familiarity (designer-level knowledge).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.
Salary Range: $140k - $160k/yr. DOE.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401K with Company match
Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.