Control System Engineer

HW3; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HW3 in the Lake Charles area seeks a senior Control Systems Engineer to own automation projects end-to-end—from design and programming through commissioning and startup.

You will lead the design and testing of DCS and PLC-based control systems, configure Emerson DeltaV DCS/SIS, perform FAT/SAT, and support live production upgrades in industrial plants.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in control systems or automation engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Solid understanding of process control and safety systems.
• Experience leading technical work or projects.
• Comfortable working in industrial plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, testing, and startup of DCS and PLC-based control systems.
• Serve as technical lead on automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Configure and support Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV SIS.
• Perform FAT/SAT testing, loop checks, and system startups.
• Review and approve control panel and cabinet designs.
• Troubleshoot and support live production systems and upgrades.
• Work directly with customers to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions.

Skills

Control systems

Automation engineering

Emerson DeltaV

PLC programming

Process safety

Project leadership

Industrial plants

Tools

DeltaV DCS

DeltaV SIS

Rockwell Automation

Job description

We're supporting a Control Systems Engineer opportunity with a well-established industrial automation organization that partners closely with Emerson and serves process industries such as oil & gas, chemical, and manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, senior-level role for an engineer who enjoys owning automation projects end-to-end, from design and programming through commissioning and startup.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, programming, testing, and startup of DCS and PLC-based control systems
• Serve as the technical lead on automation projects from concept through commissioning
• Configure and support Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV SIS
• Perform and lead FAT/SAT testing, loop checks, and system startups
• Review and approve control panel and cabinet designs
• Troubleshoot and support live production systems and upgrades
• Work directly with customers to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions

Technologies You'll Work With

• PLCs: Emerson PACSystems, Rockwell Automation, Modicon, Triconex
• Flow computers: ROC, Bristol
• Industrial instrumentation and networking

What We're Looking For

• Senior-level experience in control systems or automation engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Solid understanding of process control and safety systems
• Experience leading technical work or projects
• Comfortable working in industrial plant environments