Senior Controls Engineer Job at Path Construction (Arlington Heights)

Senior Controls Engineer

Path Construction

Location:
United States , Arlington Heights

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Path Construction seeks a qualified Senior Controls Engineer to join our organization in Arlington Heights, IL. We are a rapidly growing commercial general contractor with additional offices in Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; and Phoenix, AZ, with projects ongoing throughout the United States. The right candidate will have 7 years of control systems management experience in the wastewater construction industry. Path is looking for someone with great technical skills, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and strong leadership skills. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our operation teams for our water division projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams from estimating through project delivery to ensure that our control systems are efficient, reliable, and meet the highest standards of performance.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget
Leverage deep understanding and knowledge of advanced control systems for a variety of applications to advance project goals
Create and maintain detailed documentation of control system architecture, design, and processes
Review system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure performance and reliability
Coordinate site visits with key stakeholders (owners, owner representatives, and subcontractors)
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our control systems
Participate in project reviews and provide technical input for new proposals and designs

Requirements:

Master’s degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree required)
Minimum of 7 years of experience in control systems design, automation, implementation, preferably in water and waste treatment plants
Demonstrate knowledge of both PLC and DCS hardware and software
Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Emerson, Schneider – Square D, Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA development
Ability to program PLCs, DCS, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other control devices
Strong understanding of industrial automation, robotics, and process control systems in water and waste treatment facilities
Experience with motion control, servo systems, and instrumentation
Experience with network infrastructure
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

Experience in commercial construction, industrial construction, or public works projects
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles as they apply to control systems
Knowledge of IoT, machine learning, or AI as applied to control systems
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification

What we offer:

401(k) Program
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company cellphone and computer
Annual Bonus Plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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