Control Engineer

The Planet Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer to join their dynamic Houston team. This hybrid role involves supporting various automation and control projects, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming, alongside instrumentation and commissioning tasks. You'll collaborate closely with senior engineers to develop process control systems, create essential documentation, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company that values engineering expertise and fosters professional development. If you're eager to make impactful contributions in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls, Chemical, Computer, or Mechanical preferred.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of process control systems including hardware design.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on system design and startup activities.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

HMI Programming

Instrumentation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking an Associate Controls Engineer to join our Houston, TX team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support a range of automation and control projects, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming, as well as instrumentation and commissioning tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Support development and delivery of process control systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI), including hardware design, network architecture, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on system design, development, and startup activities.
• Create supporting documentation such as control narratives, test plans, cause & effect diagrams, and user manuals.
• Test systems to ensure they meet project requirements and safety standards.
• Continuously seek improvements in execution tools and techniques.

Project Management

• Provide regular progress updates to project managers.
• Identify risks or obstacles that may affect timelines or deliverables.
• Participate in customer meetings and contribute to planning and coordination.
• Evaluate customer requests in relation to project scope.

Sales & Business Development

• Help identify potential follow-on work or service opportunities during project delivery.
• Assist with preparing technical input for proposals and cost estimates.

Business Operations

• Align personal goals with team and project objectives.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Maintain professionalism in communication and documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Controls, Chemical, Computer, or Mechanical preferred).
• Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism.
• Exposure to control systems through coursework, internships, or senior design projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Knowledge of network design and virtual environments.
• Experience with process control system design and/or commissioning.

At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Manufacturing

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