Control Systems Engineer USCGC 617031

Vytwo; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and implement advanced control systems for drilling rigs. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in control systems and PLC programming. Domestic and international travel to drilling sites is necessary. The engineer will troubleshoot systems, ensure compliance with safety standards, and collaborate with teams to optimize performance. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs.
• Perform lab and shop floor set-ups, integration testing, and factory acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot drilling rig control systems to minimize downtime.
• Ensure control systems comply with industry safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to integrate new technologies.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and field technicians.

Skills

Designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)

SCADA systems and HMI development

Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (ABB and GE Converteam)

Industrial PCs, Servers, networking, and communications protocols

Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Knowledge of industry safety standards

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and maintaining control systems

Job description

Control Systems Engineer (USC/GC) (61703-1)

Work Location: Houston, TX - Domestic & International Travelling is a must

Job Description

Essential Skills / Working Conditions

Domestic and international travel to drilling rig sites will be required. L1, GC or Citizen.

Must Have Skills

• Minimum of 5 years designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley preferred, but also Siemens)
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (ABB and GE Converteam preferred)
• Experience with Industrial PCs, Servers, networking and communications protocols
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• "Can Do" attitude

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs and equipment, including participation in customer and vendor meetings and internal design reviews.
• Perform lab and shop floor set‑ups, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot drilling rig control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance; provide technical support to field technicians and operations teams.
• Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as functional requirements, software release, commissioning and product documents.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and field technicians on control system design, deployment and commissioning.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs.

Flexible work from home options available.