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Engineer Controls Engineer Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Controls Engineer

Monett, MO

$72K - $93K/yr

Systems & Controls Engineering The purpose of this position is to provide productivity, quality, and capacity improvements within an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Carthage, MO · On-site

$82K - $108K/yr

Systems & Controls Engineering The purpose of this position is to provide productivity, quality, and capacity improvements within an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Carthage, MO · On-site

$82K - $108K/yr

Systems & Controls Engineering The purpose of this position is to provide productivity, quality, and capacity improvements within an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems ...

Controls Engineer

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Overview The Controls Engineer is responsible for the development, validation, and release of electronic control products, software-enabled features, and supporting applications used in Hussmann ...

Electrical Controls Engineer

Raytown, MO · On-site

$78K - $104K/yr

Electrical Controls Engineer Full-Time | Kansas City, MO Travel: Up to 50% (including occasional extended trips) Position Overview Seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support ...

Controls Engineer

Springfield, MO

$76K - $98K/yr

Job Purpose The Controls Engineer III will lead plant-wide and corporate-wide projects to optimize, upgrade, and enhance the controls systems of our manufacturing equipment. The engineer will manage ...

The Company is seeking a Controls Engineer at its Grain Valley, Missouri location. This position will report to the Operations Manager and will support the brand's continued growth and development in ...

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Senior Controls Engineer

Carthage, MO · On-site

$82K - $108K/yr

Systems & Controls Engineering The purpose of this position is to provide productivity, quality, and capacity improvements within an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems ...

Controls Engineer

Springfield, MO · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Job Purpose The Controls Engineer III will lead plant-wide and corporate-wide projects to optimize, upgrade, and enhance the controls systems of our manufacturing equipment. The engineer will manage ...

Controls Engineer

Springfield, MO · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Job Purpose The Controls Engineer III will lead plant-wide and corporate-wide projects to optimize, upgrade, and enhance the controls systems of our manufacturing equipment. The engineer will manage ...

Controls Engineer 3rd Shift

Wentzville, MO · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Overview The Controls Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the control systems essential to production processes within the manufacturing facility. This ...

Controls Engineer 3rd Shift

Wentzville, MO · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Overview The Controls Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the control systems essential to production processes within the manufacturing facility. This ...

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Engineer Controls Engineer information

What is the difference between Engineer Controls Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectControls EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, automation facilitiesPower plants, electronics, telecommunications, industrial facilities
Industry UsageAutomation, manufacturing, process controlPower systems, electronics, telecommunications

Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, while Electrical Engineers work on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in industrial environments, but their primary responsibilities and areas of expertise differ.

What cities in Missouri are hiring for Engineer Controls Engineer jobs? Cities in Missouri with the most Engineer Controls Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Engineer Controls Engineer job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Hybrid job distribution.

Instrument & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage

JARBO

Kansas City, MO

$110K - $140K/yr

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Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer needed to join design teams on grassroots and revamp refining/chemical projects across the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) lifecycle. This Instrument & Controls Engineer role spans Front-End Planning (FEP), Detailed Design, and Construction phases, requiring expertise in DCS, PLC, CEMS, and instrumentation specification.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $110,000–$140,000/year
  • Full-time position with 25% travel (mainly project site visits)
  • Opportunity to lead design deliverables on complex industrial projects
  • Mentorship and development of junior engineering staff

Key Responsibilities – Instrument & Controls Engineer

  • Prepare instrumentation deliverables: Instrument Index, Data Sheets, Installation Details, Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams for DCS and PLC systems
  • Design control systems and CEMS documentation; participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with third-party vendors
  • Develop P&IDs and perform process measurements (temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, control valves)
  • Prepare I&C purchase specifications, bid reviews, and vendor technical recommendations
  • Lead preliminary sizing calculations for orifice plates, control valves, relief valves, and thermowells; mentor less experienced engineers

Qualifications – Instrument & Controls Engineer

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (ABET accredited) + 3 years applicable engineering experience (consulting preferred); OR Master's Degree + 2 years experience
  • Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques, P&IDs, and I&C principles
  • Proficient in Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) for instrument datasheets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Microsoft Office proficiency; strong attention to detail and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications – Controls & Instrumentation Specialist

  • Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification
  • Experience with DCS and PLC systems in refining or chemical plants

Physical Requirements – Instrument & Controls Engineer

  • Ability to travel to project sites 25% of the time; extended site stays may be required during construction phases
  • Occasional on-site inspection and field verification work
  • Valid driver's license required; must obtain or possess Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)