Senior Controls Engineer

Post Date

Jul 11, 2025

Location

Arvada,
Colorado

ZIP/Postal Code

80007
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

DGO-794299

Pay Rate

$130k - $165k (estimate)

Job Description

A large worldwide manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for a permanent placement in Arvada, CO. The I&C Engineers will work on a team of 4 to play a crucial role in the creation and design of automation control systems that are attached to industrial pumps and compressors for client companies in multiple growing industries. Main responsibilities include design validation, creating as-built drawings, selecting instrumentation and transmitters, recalibration. They will be creating architecture and loop diagrams, diagnosing automation problems, configuring software packages, programming Siemens/Rockwell PLCs and HMI, factory acceptance testing, and providing a bill of materials. Finally, they will consult with the manufacturing team from startup to integration, including hardware architectures and design validation, and coordinating with the shop floor, including mechanical and electrical teams.

The position has room for advancement within the company, which is diversified into multiple industries and recession-proof. Employees are eligible for health and dental benefits on day one, and will also be able to take advantage of a 401K with 60% match up to 6% and tuition reimbursement for continued education, 2 weeks PTO, and paid holidays. Employees work a 9/80 on site schedule after training.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

8+ years' experience in Controls Engineering for Industrial Centrifugal Compressors (Ex. 480V/500W+ 3 phase motors attached to a 400HP+ high flow pump and compressor)

4+ years' Experience programming Allen Bradley with Factory Talk view

High level knowledge of calculus equations related to large rotating equipment

Ability to travel 20%, sometimes internationally (owns passport)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in Oil/Gas or Petrochemical

1+ years' Experience developing parametric family content in a Revit environment

1+ years' Experience working with domestic and international Vendors

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.