Senior Project Engineer – Control Systems

LSB Industries, Inc.

Controls Project Engineer at LSB Industries focused on managing industrial automation projects. Leading modernization and execution of control systems across multidisciplinary teams in a process plant environment.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in control systems engineering, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI integration, with a strong focus on safety compliance and project management. Proven ability to lead automation projects from design through commissioning while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

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Control Systems EngineeringPLC ProgrammingDCS IntegrationProject ManagementProcess Safety Management

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Hard Skills

Ladder LogicStructured TextFunction Block DiagramsProcess InstrumentationAutomation WorkflowsRoot Cause AnalysisSafety LifecyclesHazardous Area ClassificationsTechnical DocumentationSystem Integration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSiemens SoftwareRockwell/Allen-Bradley SoftwareWonderware/AVEVAEmerson SoftwareModbusOPCHARTProfibusEthernet/IP

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationControls EngineeringManufacturingHeavy Industrial EnvironmentEnvironmental RegulationsOSHA ComplianceNFPA StandardsISO StandardsIEC 61508IEC 61511

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the planning, design, and execution of control system projects, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously from initial feasibility through commissioning and handover.
Lead engineering efforts to modernize aging control systems, upgrading PLCs, DCS, and instrumentation to newer, more efficient technologies.
Liaise with vendors and third-party suppliers to source hardware/software; oversee external contractors during installation and commissioning phases.
Collaborate closely with plant operators, electrical engineers, process engineers, and maintenance teams to ensure control systems are perfectly tailored to operational requirements.
Design and develop control system architectures and configure instrumentation (flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors) for new and existing processes.
Develop, configure, and maintain PLC and DCS platforms. Write and optimize control logic utilizing Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams.
Ensure seamless integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and HMIs to provide comprehensive plant process monitoring and control.
Align diverse hardware, software, and field devices to ensure seamless compatibility across the plant's automation infrastructure.
Design and implement critical safety systems, including Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) in compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511).
Ensure all control systems meet environmental, OSHA, NFPA, ISO, and IEC regulations, with strict adherence to hazardous area classifications and safety protocols.
Apply routine software updates, patches, and network best practices to secure industrial control systems against cybersecurity threats.
Provide technical training to plant operators and maintenance staff on the operation, safety features, and basic troubleshooting of new control systems.
Author and maintain up-to-date system manuals, control narratives, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
10+ years of direct experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or systems integration (preferably within a process plant, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment).
Proven track record of managing and delivering automation projects from initial design/feasibility through to site commissioning.
In-depth understanding of control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI), process instrumentation, and automation workflows.
Proficiency in industrial programming languages including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams.
Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, scope, and engineering deliverables across multiple projects.
Strong critical thinking skills required to troubleshoot complex automation errors rapidly and perform root cause analyses.
Thorough knowledge of process safety management, safety lifecycles, and hazardous area classifications.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively present system performance metrics to management and collaborate with site-wide maintenance and operations staff.
PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI architectures.
AutoCAD (for electrical/control drawings), alongside major vendor software suites (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware/AVEVA, Emerson).
Modbus, OPC, HART, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options