We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to serve as a technical leader and mentor for a leading industrial technology solutions provider. This role designs, programs, and supports advanced PLC/HMI automation systems while overseeing project execution, managing project scopes and timelines, and supervising controls engineers and technicians to drive project success.
location: Birmingham, Alabama
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 145,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead complex controls system designs, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, PLC/HMI programming, multi-system integration, and safety interlocks.
- Manage full project lifecycles, including scope, timelines, cost estimates, labor allocation, milestone tracking, and cross-departmental coordination.
- Directly supervise, mentor, and develop Controls Engineers and Technicians through task assignments, work reviews, structured training programs, and performance assessments.
- Drive process improvement initiatives, including developing engineering standards, analyzing bottlenecks, monitoring KPIs, and implementing emerging automation technologies.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes (NEC, IEC), OSHA regulations, and internal safety protocols, while overseeing safety audits, risk assessments, and pre-startup safety reviews.
qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of controls programming experience or similar industrial controls experience, with at least 3 years leading complex, multidisciplinary automation projects.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
Full-cycle design, programming, integration, and commissioning of large-scale control systems.
Reading and understanding electrical print sets (design experience preferred).
Experience with multi-system integration, safety interlocks, legacy upgrades, and automated strategies.
Knowledge of NEC/IEC codes, OSHA regulations, SIL/PL safety integrity levels, LOTO, and machine safeguarding.
skills:
PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, GE, or emerging platforms)
HMI, VFD, Servo, Robot, and Vision programming
Electrical schematics and panel layout design
Industrial IoT, advanced diagnostic tools, and smart instrumentation
Safety PLC logic, emergency stop configurations, and risk assessments
skills:
automation systems,project execution,mentor,supervising,technology solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
