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Facilities Plant Controls Engineer

Renton, Washington Job ID JR2026492510 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 22, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing’s Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization is seeking a Controls Technician, at either Experienced or Senior level, to join our Facilities Engineering team in Renton, WA.

This role supports the design, development, procurement, and modification of Mechanical/Electrical/Controls systems and infrastructure in Renton, WA, while also supporting our Seattle site.  Individuals with a passion for safe and reliable facilities systems and equipment will excel in this role. In this position, you will focus on industrial building controls supporting HVAC systems, steam generation and distribution, compressed air systems, plumbing and fire protection systems. You will collaborate with other skilled engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to maintain & improve our controls systems and develop long range plans to ensure system sustainability. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop conceptual designs, cost estimates and project schedules for equipment installations requiring control hardware, Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) and control logic development/programming

  • Interpret and analyze regulations, standards, codes and ordinances to assist with controldesign

  • Tailor project design documents to incorporate control requirements from various stakeholders

  • Review and approve control designs for compliance with requirements, codes andregulations

  • Verify equipment specifications align with existing control infrastructure

  • Support construction projects by providing input on vendor selection and proposal review

  • Ensure accuracy of drawing archives by reviewing contractor-controlled drawing submittals

  • Produce detailed design documents, project drawings and specifications

  • Develop and update design standards and operating procedures

  • Communicate problems and issues for resolution and provide maintenance support for control systems

  • Provide input to infrastructure planning and recommend capital improvements

  • Determine the cause of control failures and facilitate improvements in asset effectiveness

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or higher ABET accredited electrical or mechanical engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in PLC programming, controls engineering, electrical system design, or a related role

  • 5+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

  • 3+ years of experience working in a multi-project, multi-disciplinary organization

  • 3+ years experience using AutoCAD or similar software


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5+ years experience applying engineering principles and techniques while complying with applicable codes and regulations (i.e. IBC, IMC, UPC, WSEC, and ASME)

  • Experience determining the cause of asset failures and reduction in asset capacity by using reliability tools and methods (e.g., life cycle analysis, condition-based maintenance, root cause failure methodology, mean time between failures, fault tree analysis, etc.)

  • Experience leading and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

  • Experience frequently interacting and collaborating with inter-organizational personnel, including project managers, construction managers, maintenance staff, and contractors

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Level 3 Summary Level Pay Range: $111,350 - $150,650

Level 4 Summary Level Pay Range: $135,150 - $182,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 06, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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