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Clayco · 23 hours ago

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that specializes in delivering high-quality solutions. The Senior Controls Engineer – Mission Critical will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for mission-critical projects, ensuring seamless system integration and operational efficiency.

Real Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, program, and commission automation and control systems for mission-critical projects

Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures to support complex facility operations

Integrate Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) into mission-critical environments

Perform network architecture design for control systems, including cybersecurity best practices

Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless system integration

Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting during commissioning and operational phases

Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships to ensure control systems meet performance specifications

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience

Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA/HMI developmentNetwork communication protocolsPower monitoring systemsIndustrial automationCybersecurity best practicesKnowledge-sharingProblem-solvingLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in controls engineering, with at least 5 years in mission-critical environments (data centers, pharma, advanced manufacturing, etc.)

Expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.), SCADA/HMI development (Ignition, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, etc.), and network communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC, etc.)

Strong knowledge of power monitoring systems (EPMS), industrial automation, and cybersecurity best practices for control systems

Experience with programming and configuring automation platforms for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance

Familiarity with NFPA, ISA, NIST, and industry standards related to automation and control in mission-critical environments

Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Willingness to travel to project sites as needed for commissioning and system validation

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Company

Clayco

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.claycorp.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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