Senior Controls Engineer

Fort Worth, TX (onsite) Senior Controls Engineer role delivering controls system design, programming, and commissioning for industrial facility projects. Davies Engineering Group supports delivery across the full project lifecycle, with leadership on automation teams, project engineering ownership, construction administration, and field startup and commissioning support. The position focuses primarily on Rockwell Automation platforms and includes opportunities to shape automation quality standards, improve deliverable accuracy, and collaborate closely with clients and contractors.

What you’ll do

• Lead teams of 2-5 controls engineers across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement automation quality control standards to ensure accurate and complete deliverables.
• Manage automation project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate construction and commissioning schedules with project teams and clients.
• Coordinate and manage controls teams in other offices.
• Build and maintain client relationships, supporting current and future project requirements and opportunities.
• Meet with clients to define project scope, gather background information, and establish equipment preferences.
• Conduct field investigations to assess existing conditions and coordinate with contractors and code officials.
• Develop engineering solutions aligned to client needs and project requirements, using manufacturer data and engineering best practices for equipment selection.
• Present and review control designs with clients and support design decision-making throughout development.

Controls, engineering, and documentation

• Drive concept development, design, and analysis, including:
  • Control system platform selection
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Control panel layouts and elevations
  • Elementary and schematic diagrams
  • PLC and HMI programming based on internally developed sequences of operation and functional requirements
• Perform failure mode analyses and develop failure mode matrices.
• Prepare control system designs and project documentation using AutoCAD.
• Develop and edit technical specifications and prepare construction cost estimates.
• Apply applicable mechanical and electrical codes and industry standards.

Construction administration and commissioning support

• Respond to contractor RFIs and support construction through technical coordination.
• Conduct field visits to review construction progress and verify installation compliance.
• Support project execution through startup and commissioning activities.
• Participate in:
  • I/O checkout and verification
  • Program loading, checkout, and testing
  • Functional testing of control strategies, alarms, failure modes, and safety systems
  • Troubleshooting and system optimization
  • Operator and engineering staff training

Required skills and experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• PLC control panel design experience.
• Instrumentation selection and wiring diagram creation experience.
• PLC development on Allen-Bradley Logix 500/5000.
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience with Aveva System Platform.
• FactoryTalk View HMI design experience.
• Working knowledge of principles of operations related to pumps and fans, including mechanical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Frequent interaction with clients, suppliers, contractors, and project team members is required.
• Ability to work independently, research technical and code-related issues, and develop practical engineering solutions is essential.
• An ABET-accredited engineering degree is preferred (equivalent experience and demonstrated technical competence will be considered).
• For degreed engineers, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred but not required at the time of hire.
• Motivation to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Technologies

• Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon, Opto 22
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Allen-Bradley Logix 500/5000
• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Aveva System Platform
• FactoryTalk View
• MSSQL

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous performance-based bonus program
• Outstanding opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits

Preferred background

• Batch Management
• Packaging / Robotics including servo motors
• Database management including MSSQL and similar platforms