Lead Controls Systems Engineer

Lead Controls Systems Engineer

Walnut Creek, CA

Full-Time

Lead Controls Systems Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and leading power and energy automation projects from initial design through onsite startup and commissioning. This role provides technical leadership, supports project teams, and maintains strong customer relationships.

• Lead project design, technical decisions, and team assignments.
• Design instrumentation, electrical schematics, control panels, and system configurations.
• Program and configure PLC/DCS systems, control algorithms, and HMI screens.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning.
• Lead customer design reviews, acceptance testing, and technical training.
• Support hardware procurement, project documentation, and change order estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related technical degree.
• Controls or automation experience.
• Experience with at least one of the following: Rockwell Automation (FactoryTalk, RSLogix/Studio 5000, PlantPAx)
• AVEVA System Platform
• Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective
• Distech Controls (BACnet, LON, Eclypse)

Preferred Skills: Johnson Controls Metasys/Facility Explorer, Tridium Niagara N4, SQL, Python/VBA scripting, Kepware OPC, ThinManager, and VMware.