Controls Systems Engineer

ITMC Systems, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITMC Systems, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to design, implement, and validate control logic for industrial power generation equipment. You will program PLCs, integrate with HMIs, and support FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.

You will work with system architects and software teams on sequencing, fault handling, and safety interlocks, ensuring reliable operation of engine/turbine, SCR, and auxiliary subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of industrial PLC programming experience.
• Experience with multiple PLC platforms and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, state based control, and fault handling.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and debug control logic on multiple PLC platforms.
• Implement subsystem interfaces and data exchange with supervisory control systems.
• Develop logic for sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and fault handling.
• Support HMI integration through PLC tags, diagnostics, and control logic.
• Participate in system integration, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI integration

Control systems

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls

Tools

Simulink PLC Coder

Job description

Location Houston, TX

Role Overview

We are seeking a Controls Systems Engineer with hands on PLC programming experience to support the development, integration, and testing of industrial power generation control systems. This role focuses on implementing and validating control logic across engine/ turbine, alternator, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), auxiliary (pumps/fans driven by VFD), and supervisory interfaces, working closely with system architects and software teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, test, and debug control logic on multiple PLC platforms.
• Implement subsystem interfaces and data exchange with supervisory control systems.
• Develop logic for sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and fault handling.
• Support HMI integration through PLC tags, diagnostics, and control logic.
• Participate in system integration, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of industrial PLC programming experience.
• Experience with multiple PLC platforms and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, state based control, and fault handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power generation systems or rotating equipment controls.
• Exposure to alternator protection/synchronization and SCR systems.
• Experience with Simulink PLC Coder
• Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and field commissioning experience.