Lead Control Systems Engineer
AI Summary
Leads control systems projects for small to medium teams, translating customer requirements into system designs and configurations while serving as the technical contact.
About this role
Overview
Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems.
Responsibilities
- Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects executed in different platforms.
- Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
- Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
- Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
- Serves as a technical contact for customers.
- Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
- Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.
Day to Day Activities:
- Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
- Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
- Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
- Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
- Testing the system configuration to verify functions
- Travel to client site for project meetings
- Travel to client site for system commissioning
Qualifications
- 2-8 years of experience in automation
- As a minimum, must be at least proficient on one or more of the following platforms:
- Rockwell Controllogix
- Rockwell PlantPAx
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio
- Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
- Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
- Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
- B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Competitive Base Salary: $90,000–$129,000, depending on experience
Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
Skills
Explore related jobs
More jobs at Rovisys
Similar Control Strategies jobs
Jobs in Walnut Creek
- CMedical Assistant - Per Diem (Walnut Creek)Concentrainc · Walnut Creek, CA
- MSenior Manager | Director (Public Sector Consulting)Mgocpa · Walnut Creek, CA
- KResident Care ManagerKiscoseniorliving · Walnut Creek, CA
- KCaregiver Temporary AMKiscoseniorliving · Walnut Creek, CA
- KMed Tech @ The KensingtonKiscoseniorliving · Walnut Creek, CA
- KCaregiver Temporary NOCKiscoseniorliving · Walnut Creek, CA
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.