Job Description

Senior Controls Engineer

📍 Milwaukee, WI | Hybrid | Full-Time, Exempt | 1st Shift

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take technical ownership of control system design and implementation across industrial air pollution control, energy recovery, and wastewater treatment projects. This role is ideal for an experienced automation professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, leading project execution from concept through commissioning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you’ll design, program, and support custom-engineered systems that help industrial facilities operate efficiently and sustainably. You’ll serve as a technical mentor, a project leader, and a problem-solver on site—helping bring innovative control solutions to life.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and debug PLC, HMI, and VFD programs using Siemens TIA Portal , Rockwell Studio 5000 , and FactoryTalk View
• Create and validate control logic, safety interlocks, and sequencing for complex industrial systems
• Design and implement Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP/IP network architectures
• Develop and review AutoCAD Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; ensure compliance with UL508A and NFPA 70/79/86 standards
• Collaborate with panel fabricators, project managers, and field engineers to ensure system accuracy and performance
• Provide mentorship, training, and peer code reviews for junior engineers
• Support project kickoffs by reviewing design intent and identifying technical risks
• Interface directly with field service and customer teams during FAT, commissioning, and SAT to resolve integration or programming issues
• Travel to customer sites (typically 5–10%, up to 25%) for hands-on testing and commissioning
• Maintain accurate project documentation, revision-controlled code, and test records
• Contribute to programming standards, reusable logic libraries, and continuous process improvements

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems
• Expertise in Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000 environments
• Strong understanding of industrial Ethernet networking and control architectures
• Experience reviewing and editing AutoCAD Electrical drawings
• Proven ability to lead control projects independently from design through start-up
• Excellent communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering , or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial air pollution control, energy recovery, burners, oxidizers, or water treatment systems
• Familiarity with NFPA85 , NFPA86 , and FM Global 6-11
• Experience working with virtual machines (VMWare) and version control systems
• Background in custom-engineered capital equipment or process automation

Why Join

You’ll be part of a mission-driven engineering team dedicated to delivering clean, sustainable, and efficient environmental solutions. This role offers a chance to make a measurable impact—improving industrial performance while protecting the environment.

Send your resume to Stephen.HevalowHarvey@Ptsadvance.com if you are interested in the great opportunity.

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