Controls & Integration Engineer II, Electrical

Air Comfort, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Controls & Integration Engineer II, Electrical to design, develop, install and maintain advanced control and monitoring systems for data centers and mission-critical environments, focusing on electrical power monitoring, SCADA and automation projects.

You will work across disciplines, conduct commissioning and testing of controllers, PLCs, RTUs and HMIs, review design documents, and support field deployments while traveling up to 25% to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 2–5 years of field experience.
• Experience designing and servicing control systems for switchgear, substations, metering, and SCADA/integration-automation equipment installation and testing.
• Experience with electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), startup, configuration and calibration.
• Proficiency in reading electrical and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing SCADA and automation projects with design documents.
• Develop subsystem designs including CAD layouts, panel wiring, SCADA screens, hardware and communications.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems.
• Site surveys, tests, and commissioning of integrated systems.

Skills

SCADA/automation

Electrical power monitoring

PLC/RTU/HMI programming

OT/IT networking

CAD/CAE

Field commissioning

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Iconics

Ignition

Aveva

Rockwell

Siemens

JCI

Eaton Foreseer

Job description

Join a dynamic engineering team in Houston, TX as a Controls & Integration Engineer II, Electrical. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in data centers and mission-critical environments, focusing on the design, development, installation, and maintenance of advanced control and monitoring systems. The position provides exposure to a variety of industries, including building management systems and power system automation, and is ideal for professionals seeking to expand their expertise in electrical power monitoring, SCADA, and automation technologies. The company values technical growth, collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions to complex customer needs. SALARY RANGE: $85K to $129K DOE

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in designing and developing SCADA and automation projects, including the creation and review of design documents and system narratives.
• Perform requirements analysis and develop subsystem designs, including CAD layouts, panel wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, and communications.
• Review and comment on third-party design documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems.
• Assist in the creation and execution of testing and commissioning procedures for integrated systems, including factory and field testing.
• Prepare test reports and originate test procedures for deployed systems.
• Commission and maintain deployed systems, including troubleshooting, hardware/software upgrades, and replacements.
• Support cost estimation and project scope review in collaboration with senior engineers and stakeholders.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and tours as required for project planning and execution.
• Assist in evaluating and pricing change orders from vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 2-5 years of field experience, or associate degree with an additional 3 years of experience, or high school diploma with an additional 5 years of experience.
• 2-5 years of experience designing and servicing control systems for switchgear, substations, metering, and SCADA/integration-automation equipment installation and testing.
• Experience with electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), including startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Proficiency in reading electrical and control schematics.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems.
• Familiarity with 3-phase power systems, power system protection and control schemes, and related test equipment/software.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and hand tools, as well as testing and calibration equipment.
• Experience with OT and IT networking technologies, troubleshooting, and diagnosing network protocols.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (such as Visio, AutoCAD) and schedule management software (such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6).
• Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Certification in one or more PLC/automation platforms (e.g., Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer) and/or SCADA platforms (e.g., Iconics, Ignition, Aveva) required.
• Preferred: Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certifications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for out-of-town assignments.