Control Systems Engineer

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior DCS Automation Engineer in Houston, TX, focusing on Honeywell Experion PKS and legacy TDC systems. You will lead control system engineering for capital projects, design DCS and SIS architectures, and guide projects from design through commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automation with chemical/continuous process experience, PE beneficial, and are comfortable with a four-day workweek and travel below 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of automation, controls, or process control engineering experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion PKS and legacy TDC systems.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, HMIs, or other DCS platforms.
• PE license is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system engineering activities for capital projects and plant upgrades.
• Design and configure DCS, safety systems, operator interfaces, and industrial networks.
• Support control narratives, functional specs, and operational philosophies.
• Manage project scopes, including scheduling, resources, budgeting, and oversight.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to report progress and milestones.
• Ensure automation deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance from design through commissioning and startup.

Skills

Project leadership

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

PE registration beneficial

Tools

Honeywell Experion PKS

Legacy TDC systems

SIS

PLCs

HMIs

Job description

Senior DCS Automation Engineer (Honeywell Platforms)

Locations: Houston, TX

A growing automation and engineering services organization is looking for an experienced automation professional with a strong background in Honeywell control systems. This role will focus on the design, implementation, and support of complex process control solutions across industrial facilities within the chemical and process manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of control system engineering activities for capital projects and plant upgrades.
• Design and configure distributed control systems, safety systems, operator interfaces, and industrial communications networks.
• Support the creation of control narratives, functional specifications, and operational philosophies.
• Manage assigned project scopes, including scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and technical oversight.
• Coordinate closely with project teams and stakeholders to provide updates on engineering progress, deliverables, and milestones.
• Ensure automation deliverables meet quality standards, project requirements, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles, from early design through commissioning and startup.

Preferred Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion PKS and legacy TDC systems.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, HMIs, or additional DCS platforms is highly desirable.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is beneficial but not required.
• 10+ years of automation, controls, or process control engineering experience.
• Experience supporting projects within chemical, petrochemical, refining, or other continuous process industries.
• Familiarity with front-end engineering, detailed design, and EPC project execution.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project documentation tools.

What to Expect

• Four-day workweek schedule (Monday through Thursday).
• Opportunities for paid overtime when project demands require additional hours.
• Travel requirements are generally project-based and expected to remain below 25%.
• Exposure to a variety of industrial automation projects across multiple sites and facilities.