Lead Control Systems Engineer - Tempe, AZ

TRC is partnering with a leading building automation and controls organization seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across complex controls projects. This role spans design, programming, implementation, and onsite commissioning while also supporting customer engagement and guiding small engineering teams.

Summary

The Lead Control Systems Engineer will lead building automation projects from design through commissioning. This role is responsible for technical execution, system configuration, instrumentation design, and onsite startup activities. The position also includes customer-facing responsibilities such as design reviews, acceptance testing, and ongoing relationship management, while providing technical leadership to a small team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for project teams of 2–5 engineers

• Lead customer meetings and technical design discussions

• Develop instrument lists from P&ID drawings

• Select instrumentation including transmitters, flow meters, pressure devices, and valve actuators

• Select appropriate controls hardware for project requirements

• Prepare submittal documentation for instrumentation and controls systems

• Design control panel layouts and electrical schematics

• Inspect completed control enclosures for compliance and quality

• Lead customer design review meetings

• Configure HMI and user interface screens

• Develop and configure DDC, PLC, and/or DCS control logic

• Conduct internal functional testing and quality control validation

• Support customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

• Install and deploy software and system configurations onsite

• Perform loop checks and instrumentation validation

• Execute functional testing of integrated systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related discipline

• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering or building automation

• Experience with at least one of the following platforms:

  • Rockwell Automation

  • AVEVA System Platform

  • Inductive Automation Ignition

  • Distech

• Familiarity with Tridium Niagara N4 preferred

• Basic knowledge of SQL and scripting languages (VBA, Python, or similar)

• Experience with OPC communication (Kepware), ThinManager, and VMware preferred

• Strong understanding of control system architecture and field instrumentation

• Ability to work in both design and onsite commissioning environments

   

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