Senior Controls Engineer (Mission Critical)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States; travel to project sites is required as needed for commissioning and system validation.

Company

hirify.global and LJC Design & Engineering provide integrated real estate development, architecture, engineering, design, and construction services across North America.

What you will do

• Design, program, and commission automation and control systems for mission-critical projects.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures for complex facility operations.
• Integrate BMS, EPMS, and ICS platforms in data centers, pharmaceutical plants, and industrial facilities.
• Design control-system network architectures and apply cybersecurity best practices.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams and manage vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Lead system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and operational commissioning while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of controls engineering experience, including at least 5 years in mission-critical environments.
• Expertise in PLC programming with platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider.
• Experience developing SCADA and HMI systems using platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, or Rockwell FactoryTalk.
• Knowledge of Modbus, BACnet, OPC, EPMS, industrial automation, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and control-system cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with NFPA, ISA, NIST, and related automation and control standards, plus strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with emerging automation, IoT, and AI-driven control technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative design-build environment involving development, design, and construction professionals.
• Work on creative, complex, award-winning, and high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance, flexible spending accounts, and learning and development programs.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.