

Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005371706
Actalent is hiring a Control Systems Engineer in Centennial, CO!
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Control Systems Engineer to evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems across various industrial applications. This role involves developing deliverables for industrial, power generation, water/wastewater, and federal projects, and requires expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Why you should be interested:
Our client has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Values-based and purpose-driven, they're an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference.
The company garnered a recent Top Workplaces USA Today ranking and followed it with recognitions for outstanding compensation and benefits and work-life flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems.
- Develop deliverables for industrial, power generation, water/wastewater, and federal projects.
- Design plant control systems utilizing DCS and PLCs.
- Create P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, and cable schedules.
- Produce schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Prepare procurement specifications and conduct technical bid evaluations.
- Provide construction support and develop proposal documents, including scope of work and fee estimating.
- Prepare reports and determine code requirements.
- Manage design budgets and schedules.
- Perform project field site visits as required.
- Recommend department plans, programs, and resources, including staff budgets and capital expenditures.
- Advise on hiring, salaries, promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations of staff members.
- Attract, retain, and develop talent within the organization.
- Support designated members to identify career development objectives and conduct performance reviews.
- Oversee department staff on execution standards, procedures, and policies.
Essential Skills
- PLC programming
- P&ID development
- Power generation expertise
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Programming and electrical skills
- SCADA systems proficiency
- Control system design
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited university
- Licensed P.E. with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience
- Experience with engineering for DCS and PLCs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Eligibility to work legally in the United States
Work Environment
The work environment offers a flexible schedule with two days remote and three days in the office. Travel for project installation and commissioning support across the USA may be required. Dress code is business casual.A
Contact Information
Email: alwillard@actalentservices.com