Controls Design Engineer

Title: Controls Design Engineer

Location: Onsite Austin, TX

Salary Range: $90000 – $115000 / Year + Benefits

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO and more

Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for sponsorship

About the Opportunity

A specialized industrial engineering organization is seeking a Controls Designer to support the development of mission-critical control systems. This is a high-impact role where your work directly ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance in demanding industrial environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design instrumentation and control systems for those critical systems
• Develop I/O lists, control narratives, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Support PLC-based control system architecture (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Work closely with mechanical and process engineers to ensure safe system operation
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system startup
• Help define safety systems including ESD, detection, and shutdown logic

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years in controls or instrumentation engineering
• Experience with P&IDs, process control loops, and industrial automation
• Exposure to PLC systems and control panel design
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or related field (preferred)

Nice to Have

• Experience in oil & gas, chemical processing, power generation, or similar industries
• Exposure to hazardous environments or safety systems

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.