Controls Systems Engineer

Design Hire LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role involves designing and supporting control systems for heavy industrial environments, particularly in power generation and oil and gas sectors. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and strong experience with DCS, PLC, and HMI systems. Responsibilities include developing engineering documentation, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join us in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments like power generation, oil and gas.
• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and support control systems for heavy industrial applications.
• Work with DCS, PLC, and HMI systems for upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Prepare control panel layouts and system architecture documentation.

Skills

Experience with DCS, PLC, and HMI systems

Process instrumentation and control system design

Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

New Orleans, United States | Posted on 04/28/2026

We’re seeking a Control Systems Engineer with strong experience supporting heavy industrial environments such as power generation, oil and gas, or similar process-driven facilities. This role is focused on control system design, instrumentation, and engineering support for industrial process systems. The right person will bring hands‑on experience with DCS, PLC, and HMI platforms, along with a strong understanding of instrumentation, loop diagrams, control panel layouts, and control valve sizing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support control systems for heavy industrial process applications
• Work with DCS, PLC, and HMI systems to support system design, integration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Develop and review loop diagrams, control narratives, I/O lists, instrumentation lists, and related engineering documentation
• Prepare control panel layouts, wiring concepts, and system architecture documentation
• Support field instrumentation selection, specification, and application for industrial process systems
• Size and specify control valves based on system requirements, process conditions, and performance needs
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to ensure proper system integration
• Support modifications, upgrades, and improvements to existing plant control systems
• Participate in startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of control and instrumentation systems
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, plant requirements, and safety expectations
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and project teams throughout project execution
• Assist with problem‑solving related to system performance, instrumentation issues, and control strategy improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, or similar facilities
• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and HMI systems
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation and control system design
• Experience developing loop diagrams and control panel layouts
• Experience sizing and specifying control valves
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, instrumentation documents, and control system documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and field teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plant modifications, modernization projects, or control system upgrades
• Experience with industrial communication networks and integration between plant systems
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices related to instrumentation and control systems
• Experience in regulated or highly process-driven industrial environments

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity /  Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.