Control engineers are experts in optimizing processes, equipment, or tools by configuring smart controls to simplify actions and improve productivity. Think about the cruise control driving option in a vehicle or the dishwasher that works with the touch of one or two buttons. A controls engineer was behind those innovations and is responsible for creating many more.

 

This type of work is referred to as control system engineering. The control engineering discipline actively combines theory, design, and systems development. It requires experience with, and knowledge of, mechanical and electrical engineering, automation, and the latest information technologies. Today, control engineers typically focus on developing or maintaining two types of controls: binary and digital controls.

 

In this career, controls engineers use their analytical capabilities to troubleshoot issues, examine processes, maintain equipment controls, and find creative solutions to system inefficiencies. Innovative problem-solvers by nature, control engineers must frequently conduct research, experiment, and investigate new systems controls or improvements to achieve smooth operations. They regularly work alongside project control engineers or process control engineers to streamline processes within a project, as planned and on schedule. Control engineers may also be required to teach other engineers and technicians how to use and maintain the system controls.

 

Popular industries for control engineers include manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, and beyond. As technology continues to evolve, so will control systems engineering. This means, there will be only more opportunities for control engineers!

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Cost schedule controls Engineer-II

Location: Bangalore

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 4 years

Position: Cost schedule control engineer.Contract: On Control Role. The Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer will perform or coordinate effort for cost estimate preparation, estimating oversight and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones. The Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer will also prepare Check Estimates and Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals. Also, this person will participate in estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases). Lastly, they are expected to participate in Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review process improvements. Assist in Setting up the baseline cost control system (internal and external) and documentation for the projectPrepare forecasts, cost trend reports, and monitor cost and budget forecasts on multiple projects on the same work siteReport on deviations, underruns and overruns, and can make recommendations for corrective actions

Control & Protection Engineer for HVDC Studies - proaktiv (w/m/d)

Location: Ingolstadt

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

Entwicklung und Implementierung von Steuerungssystemen für HVDC-Anlagen zur effizienten und sicheren Energieübertragung Gestaltung und Optimierung von Schutzstrategien, um die Systemstabilität und -sicherheit in verschiedenen Betriebsszenarien zu gewährleisten Durchführung von Simulationen und Leistungsanalysen zur Bewertung der Effizienz, Stabilität und Zuverlässigkeit von HVDC-Systemen Sicherstellung der nahtlosen Kompatibilität von HVDC-Anlagen mit bestehenden AC-Netzen, inklusive Netzintegration und -stabilität Erstellung technischer Dokumentationen, Berichte und Analysen zur Unterstützung von Projektentwicklungen und zur Sicherstellung der Transparenz Enge Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Ingenieurteams, um technische Lösungen abzustimmen und die Projekte erfolgreich umzusetzen

Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost

Location: remote

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

🕒 Contract Positions - Major Mining Projects The Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure project across multiple mine sites. This role is remote with business travel to active project sites as needed. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities: Lead cost control processes across projects-develop cost control systems, track commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management Own and manage the cost scope of the change management process using company systems Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports at both project and corporate levels Review design and procurement changes for cost and schedule impacts; identify quantity variances based on MTOs Forecast, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions for schedule slippage or cost overruns Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align scopes and track performance Conduct contractor audits (equipment, time, invoicing) to validate cost accuracy Prepare cost estimates for minor scopes and review change orders for compliance Drive solutions to project controls issues and continuously improve processes

Maintenance Support Instrument & Control Engineers

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Review capital spares status and provides recommendations for preservation and upkeep.Reviews and recommends max / min spare parts level for non-moving, obsolete, surplus, spares and consolidate and updates the files on a continuous basis.Review Recommended Spare Parts lists (RSPL) for all new projects - recommend spare parts for control system, field instruments, analyzer, Fire and Gas system, and skid component for all new projects.To carry out Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) of the offer provided by Buyer/supply department for the spares of control system, field instruments, analyzer, Fire and Gas system and skid component.Carry out engineering feasibility study (eMOC) in coordination with required disciplines and develop mitigation solution for Obsolescence Management to upgrade following obsolete control systems & review obsolete components:ESD /F&G system TriconexDCS Emerson Delta V & InvensysPackage PLC of Make Modicon, Allen Bradly, Siemens, Schneider electricTurbine Control SystemMachine Monitoring System Bentley NevadaTo carry out Engineering review of obsolete Field instruments & carry out feasibility study to upgradeTo carryout Engineering, review of obsolete all types of instrument valves like Control valve, ESDV, ON/OFF, MOV valve, Analyzer etc. & carryout feasibility study to upgradeTo review obsolescence issues related to Analyzer used in LNG industry like, Gas chromatograph, O2, H2S, SG, CO2, PH, Conductivity, RVP, CEMSExperience in review of instrument datasheet, specification sheet drawing, sizing calculation to finalize InstrumentExperience in review of system drawing, architecture, P&ID, GA drawingsExperience in offshore instrumentationReview of all instrument Master Data Governance (MDG) studies (Material creation, change, deletion and obsolete) through SAP.

Project Controls Cost Lead

Location: Vancouver

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

Rotations are 4 weeks working in Vancouver, 1 week possibly working from home (with prior approval). All travel, car and single-status furnished accommodations are covered by company, along with a $750/month stipend. Join a major mining project as a Project Controls Cost Lead and play a key role in controlling and forecasting costs on a multi-phase construction effort. You'll start in Vancouver for approximately two years, then transition to the mine site in Arizona for the remainder of the project. 🔍 What You'll Do: Track and manage project costs, forecasts, and reporting across engineering and construction Analyze contractor schedules and validate progress on-site and in design Support project change management and maintain change logs Assist with regular internal reports and risk assessments Validate quantity and cost changes against design and construction updates Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams using tools like SAP, P6, and EcoSys

Labormitarbeiter Quality Control (w/m/d)

Location: Mannheim

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 1 years

Eigenverantwortliche Organisation und Durchführung von Stabilitätsprojekten - von der Anfrage über die Erstellung von Protokollen bis zum Projektabschluss - in enger Zusammenarbeit mit internen und externen Partnern. Erstellung, Überarbeitung und Review von stabilitätsrelevanten Dokumenten sowie Pflege und Verwaltung der Daten in LIMS und anderen GMP-konformen Systemen. Organisation und Nachverfolgung des gesamten Probenzyklus - inklusive Einlagerung, Auslagerung, Versand und Bereitstellung von Rückstellmustern - zur Sicherstellung termingerechter Prüfungen. Sicherstellung der Einhaltung interner Standards sowie regulatorischer Anforderungen; Mitwirkung bei der Betreuung von Klimaräumen, bei der Archivierung und der Vorbereitung auf Audits. Informationsweitergabe bei Abweichungen oder Kapazitätsengpässen sowie aktive Beteiligung an der Optimierung bestehender Prozesse und Arbeitsabläufe.

Trainee Finance & Control

Location: Amsterdam

Branche: Financial Services

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 1 years

Als Trainee Finance & Control werk je bij toonaangevende bedrijven binnen zowel de financiële sector als andere industrieën. Brunel heeft een breed netwerk van gerenommeerde organisaties, variërend van financiële instellingen als banken en verzekeraars, tot bedrijven binnen de energie-, technologie-, transport- en infrastructuursector. Je doorloopt een intensief traject waarin je jezelf binnen één jaar ontwikkelt tot een volwaardig Financial Professional. Je werkt aan uitdagende projecten binnen verschillende specialismen, zoals Financial of Business Control, Audit, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Data, Risk Management en Credit Risk. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden: Uitvoeren van financiële analyses en rapportages. Ondersteunen bij budgettering en forecasting activiteiten. Signaleren van trends, kansen en risico's in de markt. Adviseren over kostenbeheersing en optimalisatie van bedrijfsprocessen. Samenwerken met diverse afdelingen om geïntegreerde financiële inzichten te bieden. Bijdragen aan de verbetering van financiële processen en interne controles.

Labormitarbeiter Quality Control (m/w/d) (w/m/d)

Location: Rosenheim

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 2 years

Durchführung und Auswertung instrumenteller Analysen (z. B. HPLC, GC, UV/Vis) im Rahmen der Qualitätskontrolle und Entwicklung Planung, Durchführung und Dokumentation von Methodenentwicklungen und -validierungen gemäß geltender GMP- und FDA-Richtlinien Mitarbeit bei der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung analytischer Verfahren sowie Überwachung aktueller Entwicklungen in der chemischen Analytik Erstellung und Prüfung analytischer Dokumentationen sowie Sicherstellung der Einhaltung relevanter DIN/ISO-Normen Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Qualitätssicherung, Produktion und Entwicklung, sowie Nutzung moderner EDV-Systeme zur Datenerfassung und -auswertung

Trainee Finance & Control

Location: Utrecht

Branche: Financial Services

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 1 years

Als Trainee Finance & Control werk je bij toonaangevende bedrijven binnen zowel de financiële sector als andere industrieën. Brunel heeft een breed netwerk van gerenommeerde organisaties, variërend van financiële instellingen als banken en verzekeraars, tot bedrijven binnen de energie-, technologie-, transport- en infrastructuursector. Je doorloopt een intensief traject waarin je jezelf binnen één jaar ontwikkelt tot een volwaardig Financial Professional. Je werkt aan uitdagende projecten binnen verschillende specialismen, zoals Financial of Business Control, Audit, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Data, Risk Management en Credit Risk. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden: Uitvoeren van financiële analyses en rapportages. Ondersteunen bij budgettering en forecasting activiteiten. Signaleren van trends, kansen en risico's in de markt. Adviseren over kostenbeheersing en optimalisatie van bedrijfsprocessen. Samenwerken met diverse afdelingen om geïntegreerde financiële inzichten te bieden. Bijdragen aan de verbetering van financiële processen en interne controles.

Trainee Finance & Control

Location: Rotterdam

Branche: Financial Services

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 1 years

Als Trainee Finance & Control werk je bij toonaangevende bedrijven binnen zowel de financiële sector als andere industrieën. Brunel heeft een breed netwerk van gerenommeerde organisaties, variërend van financiële instellingen als banken en verzekeraars, tot bedrijven binnen de energie-, technologie-, transport- en infrastructuursector. Je doorloopt een intensief traject waarin je jezelf binnen één jaar ontwikkelt tot een volwaardig Financial Professional. Je werkt aan uitdagende projecten binnen verschillende specialismen, zoals Financial of Business Control, Audit, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Data, Risk Management en Credit Risk. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden: Uitvoeren van financiële analyses en rapportages. Ondersteunen bij budgettering en forecasting activiteiten. Signaleren van trends, kansen en risico's in de markt. Adviseren over kostenbeheersing en optimalisatie van bedrijfsprocessen. Samenwerken met diverse afdelingen om geïntegreerde financiële inzichten te bieden. Bijdragen aan de verbetering van financiële processen en interne controles.

Common control engineer responsibilities  

A control engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

Analyzing processes and systems for areas of optimization with controls for continuous improvement;

 

  • Designing, developing, and implementing controls using algorithms and technical tools and approaches;
  • Managing and maintaining controls in larger systems and processes to facilitate smooth and safe operations;
  • Troubleshooting control system issues to fix them to ensure high productivity;
  • Developing software and hardware for controls, guiding installation as needed;
  • Implementing solutions using robotic process automation (RPA) as required;
  • Drafting technical documentation and reports on control systems;
  • Creating technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
  • Collaborating with customers, engineers, managers, and specialists to develop and deploy the controls in products;
  • Tracking progress and delivering control systems engineering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
  • Leading trainings on system or process controls and equipment as needed;
    Assuring the safety and security of team members.

Qualifications for control engineers

Control engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

 

  • 2-4+ years of engineering experience;
  • Solid understanding of construction methods; materials, forces;
  • Excellent applied physics, math, and design skills;
  • Proficiency in using diverse computer software, including the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
  • Experience in project management;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members;
  • Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.