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LaBine and Associates

Process Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Controls Engineer Location: Baltimore, MD Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of automation, data, and manufacturing? Join this team in Baltimore and play a key role in ...

LaBine and Associates

Process Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Controls Engineer Location: Baltimore, MD Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of automation, data, and manufacturing? Join this team in Baltimore and play a key role in ...

LaBine and Associates

Process Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD

$83K - $107K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Controls Engineer Location: Baltimore, MD Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of automation, data, and manufacturing? Join this team in Baltimore and play a key role in ...

LaBine & Associates

Process Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Controls Engineer Location: Baltimore, MD Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of automation, data, and manufacturing? Join this team in Baltimore and play a key role in ...

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Florida Crystals / ASR Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

OVERVIEW The Senior Controls Engineer is the refinery's technical authority for automation, instrumentation, industrial networking, and process control systems. This role ensures reliable, secure ...

ASR Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD

$96K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

OVERVIEW The Senior Controls Engineer is the refinery's technical authority for automation, instrumentation, industrial networking, and process control systems. This role ensures reliable, secure ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer 4

Baltimore, MD

$125K - $187K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Controls Engineer As a Controls Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes.

Baltimore Aircoil Company

Advanced Controls Engineer

Jessup, MD

$75K - $129K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

POSITION PURPOSE The Advanced Controls Engineer will work on software design and development for the electromechanical controls systems of BAC's products. You will be a part of a growing team that is ...

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How much do engineer controls engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer controls engineer in Columbia, MD is $95,840.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,900.00 and $107,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

How much do controls engineers get paid?

Controls engineers typically earn a median annual salary between $70,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level positions may start around $60,000, while experienced professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn over $110,000. Salaries can also vary based on the complexity of control systems and the use of programming tools like PLCs and SCADA systems.

What does a controls engineer do?

A controls engineer designs, develops, and maintains control systems used to operate machinery and processes in manufacturing, automation, and industrial settings. They work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, and software to ensure systems function efficiently and safely, often requiring knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Controls engineers also troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance, and may hold certifications in automation or control systems.

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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

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Job description

Overview
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we've supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic's world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft's renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you'll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in our Baltimore office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
Why We Need You:
In this role, you will be responsible for establishing criteria for industrial systems, including determining applicable codes, selecting controllers for various applications, and establishing hazardous are boundaries. Position is also responsible for developing system routing options; coordinating and implementing the layout of industrial systems and equipment; and, monitoring, interpreting, and conducting tests of Programmable Logic Controllers/distributed control system.
Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Engineer:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and five years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience. In the alternative, employer will accept a Master's Degree in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and three years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
  • 4 years of experience designing, programming, and implementing control systems, including Allen Bradley, Modicon, or Siemens PLCs;
  • 2 years of experience with industrial networks and communication protocols;
  • 4 years of PLC programming experience using various software, including RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500 Concept, or UnityPro;
  • 3 years of experience with Wonderware packages (In-touch and Archestra System Platform), Factory Talk View, or Citect SCADA;
  • 3 years of experience with industrial system design codes, standards, and specification requirements; and,
  • 4 years of experience with engineering design programs, including AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.

Effective skills to help you flourish:
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • Specifying instrumentation
    • Panel Design fundamentals
    • Safety Systems
    • Design within electrically classified spaces (Class I, Div I / Div II)
  • Experience within Specialty Chemical or Life Science industries

When you work here, you can expect:
  • A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters-because your best work happens when you're supported.
  • Real opportunities to grow-through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
  • To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
  • A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs-whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000.
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
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