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NES Fircroft • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Salary: USD 115,000–135,000 per year
Role & seniority: Senior Control Engineer (Direct Hire, Permanent)
Location & work type: On-site, Baton Rouge, LA; local travel as projects require
Stack/tools: PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI development; platforms include Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi
Lead PLC, DCS and SCADA/HMI development for industrial automation projects
Design, program, test, and commission control systems for custom automation equipment
Collaborate with OEMs and end customers on system requirements; provide on-site commissioning and troubleshooting
5+ years in Automation & Controls Engineering
5+ years hands-on PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi)
Experience designing and commissioning PLC, DCS, and SCADA/HMI systems
Background supporting industrial automation equipment/machinery; on-site availability
Industry experience in Energy, Power, or Renewable Energy
Ability to mentor junior engineers
Compensation & benefits (context): $115,000–$135,000 base; overtime, benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, full healthcare
Senior Control Engineer On-site, Baton Rouge LA $115,000 - $135,000 + Overtime & Benefits Direct Hire/Permanent
We are partnering with an established systems integrator in Louisiana to hire a Senior Control Engineer to deliver automation projects across Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. This role offers hands-on technical ownership, exposure to modern automation platforms, and the opportunity to work on complex industrial systems from design through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities Lead PLC, DCS and SCADA/HMI development for industrial automation projects Design, program, test and commission control systems for custom automation equipment Work with platforms including Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi Support projects across the Energy, Power, and Renewable Energy sectors Collaborate directly with OEMSs and end customers on system requirements and solutions Participate in on-site commissioning, troubleshooting and system optimization Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers when required
Requirements 5+ years of experience in Automation & Controls Engineering 5+ years of hands on PLC Programming experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi) Experience designing and commissioning PLC, DCS, and SCADA/HMI Systems Background supporting industrial automation equipment and machinery Industry experience in Energy, Power, or Renewable Energy Ability to work on-site in Baton Rouge area and travel locally as projects require
Why Join? Ownership of technically challenging Automation projects Exposure to modern Automation hardware and software Collaberative, experienced engineering team Long-term, stable full time role with growth opportunities
Benefits Competitive base salary $115,000 - $135,000 Paid overtime Flexible working arrangements where projects scope allows 401K with company match Paid Time Off Full healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Were aiming to have someone within this position by the end of February 2026, so applications will be contacted to discuss this position further and ensure it aligns for both our customer and the candidate. (If you have any questions, feel free to message me via LinkedIn or click apply and set up a call to discuss further)