Controls & Integration Engineer III, Electrical

CGP Data Center and Cloud Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

CGP Data Center and Cloud Solutions seeks a Controls Engineer in Houston, TX to design, install and maintain power monitoring and control systems for data centers. You will work on BAS/EPMS, PLCs, RTUs and SCADA/HMI, collaborating with electrical and field teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of related experience, a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, and strong CAD/SCADA tooling skills. Travel is around 25% to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 5–7 years field experience.
• Associate degree in electrical field with 10 years field experience.
• High school diploma with 15 years field experience.
• 5 years’ experience designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment.
• Experience reading electrical and control schematics.
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting control and protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis
• Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
• Review 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects; assist in scope gap analysis
• Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
• Assist in testing and commissioning procedures; prepare test reports
• Maintenance: troubleshoot on service calls and upgrades on existing systems

Skills

Controls design

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical power

Field troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Associate degree in electrical field

15 years field experience

5 years controls design/servicing

Schematic reading

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Primavera P6

Project

Job description

Careers in End-to-End
Data Center Services

The People

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we’ve assembled some of the most experienced leadership in the industry to guide our teams of highly-capable technicians, partners and subcontractors. With the right practical knowledge, training and clearances, our people have the skills and expertise to take on any job and work within any environment.

The Work

From new builds and whitespace fit-outs to professional and technical services, CPG offers a diverse range of career opportunities across our lines of business. Matching the pace of our customers and the industry at large, we’re one of the fastest-growing data center service providers in the country.

The Impact

For over 20 years, CPG has been at the vanguard of the data center industry’s transformation, empowering organizations to store and deliver an unprecedented volume of data and applications to increasingly dispersed end-users. Today, CPG’s expertise extends far beyond simple construction or any one line of service – driven by the employees that make us a true partner to Fortune 500 companies, enterprise cloud providers and colocation data centers.

The
Benefits

Competitive compensation with generous health and wellness options, retirement and paid time off

Growth opportunities across our lines of business

On-the-job training and professional development

The Opportunities

Do you have a desire to work with the best? We employ only the most highly skilled and accomplished professionals in the industry.

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:1377

# of Openings:1

LOCATION: Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY: Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, equipment and processes. They work in various industries including building management systems, power system automation and protection systems. Controls engineers are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customers’ complex needs.

Specific areas of expertise for this position include power chain monitoring and control systems in Data Centers and /or mission critical environments. Experience in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and field device configuration such as gateways, PLC, Meters, Relays, and SCADA/HMI software. Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and configuration/programming of field controllers is beneficial.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis
• Generate Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
• Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
• Reviews and comments on 3 rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
  • Review design document narratives
  • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
  • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
  • Assist in reviewing project specifications
  • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
• Programming
  • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
• Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Originates test procedures
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test equipment and simulation devices
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
• Maintenance
  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems

Managerial Responsibilities

• Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
• Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
• Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
• Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendorsAssigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years field experience
• Associate degree in the electrical field and 10 years field experience
• High school diploma and 15 years field experience
• 5 years’ experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software

TRAVEL: Position may require around 25% out of town travel.

CITIZENSHIP

Computer/Networking Skills:

• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Required Certifications
  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pre Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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