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Senior Controls Engineer - Construction - Water Division
Pay: $70,000–$140,000/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Arlington Heights, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 20 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/12/2026
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Job Description Path Construction seeks a qualified Senior Controls Engineer to join our organization in Arlington Heights, IL. We are a rapidly growing commercial general contractor with additional offices in Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; and Phoenix, AZ, with projects ongoing throughout the United States. The right candidate will have 7 years of control systems management experience in the wastewater construction industry. Path is looking for someone with great technical skills, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and strong leadership skills. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our operation teams for our water division projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams from estimating through project delivery to ensure that our control systems are efficient, reliable, and meet the highest standards of performance. Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a Chicago based general contractor that provides a vast array of construction services. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, residential, retail, senior living, self-storage, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, correctional, and institutional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success. For more about us, please visit our website at .
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. Leverage deep understanding and knowledge of advanced control systems for a variety of applications to advance project goals. Create and maintain detailed documentation of control system architecture, design, and processes. Review system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure performance and reliability. Coordinate site visits with key stakeholders (owners, owner representatives, and subcontractors). Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our control systems. Participate in project reviews and provide technical input for new proposals and designs.
Requirements Qualifications:
Master's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree required). Minimum of 7 years of experience in control systems design, automation, implementation, preferably in water and waste treatment plants. Demonstrate knowledge of both PLC and DCS hardware and software. Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Emerson, Schneider - Square D, Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and
HMI/SCADA
development. Ability to program PLCs, DCS, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other control devices. Strong understanding of industrial automation, robotics, and process control systems in water and waste treatment facilities. Experience with motion control, servo systems, and instrumentation. Experience with network infrastructure. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in commercial construction, industrial construction, or public works projects. Familiarity with cybersecurity principles as they apply to control systems. Knowledge of IoT, machine learning, or AI as applied to control systems. Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification. Benefits For the right Senior Controls Engineer we offer:
Annual Salary Range:
$70,000 - $140,000 401(k) Program Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Company cellphone and computer
Annual Bonus Plan Salary Not Specified Location Arlington Heights Illinois United States Job Overview Job Posted:
4 days ago
Job Expires:
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