Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer to join our Houston, TX team. The role focuses on PLC programming, control system architecture, and integration with Balance of Plant subsystems for power industry projects.

You will review third‑party designs, develop software and equipment specifications, and produce installation instructions. This in‑house position reports to the Director of CM&U in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related experience.
• Must have experience with PLCs: Allen Bradley, GE Mark, GE Fanuc, Siemens, etc.
• Proficient in multiple programming environments and languages.
• Retrofit or upgrade experience on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• PLC logic and software development.
• Control system network design and architecture.
• Control system integration with Balance of Plant Controls and subsystems.
• Control software design and programming.
• Review and ensure machine’s control specifications meet contractual requirements.
• Provide systems support to internal/external clients and teams.
• Provide control system startup services and remote/onsite support.
• Provide documentation including user manuals and procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

GE Mark Series

GE Fanuc

Siemens

Job description

Position:Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:2561

# of Openings:1

Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought‑to‑be solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality‑oriented problem‑solving skills,

Position Summary

At PROENERGY, we emphasize a single team approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a CM&U Controls Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. You will create deliverables for our CM&U projects including software, calculations, equipment specifications, engineering drawings, and installation instructions. As we establish our in‑house controls standards, you will help to review our third‑party client designs, including equipment suppliers. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you support CM&U projects. This position will be in the Houston, Texas office as we build our culture in person. This position reports to the Director of CM&U.

Reports To:Director CM&U

Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• PLC logic and software development.
• Control system network design and architecture.
• Control system integration with Balance of Plant Controls and subsystems.
• Control software design and programming.
• Review and ensure machine’s control specifications meet contractual requirements.
• Provide systems support to internal/external clients, including end‑users, suppliers, electrical design group, manufacturing, and functional test groups.
• Provide control system startup services and support of machinery, both on-site and remote support of installation team.
• Provide documentation including user manuals, control system specifications and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related experience with various related functional mechanisms such as the science and methodology of loop tuning and controls configurations.
• Must have proven experience with any of the following: PLC’s: Allen Bradley, GE Mark series, GE Fanuc, Siemens, etc.
• Proficient in multiple programming environments and languages.
• Retrofit or upgrade experience using multiple platforms.
• Steam turbine, gas turbine, petrochemical controls design and software experience a plus.
• Ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and myriad objectives.
• Ability to reach consensus on complex issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Technical competence including understand software, hardware, networks, etc.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Supports continuous improvement and change to the department’s efforts.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new software programs.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker.
• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, Designers and field personnel in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish our goals.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre‑employment drug screen and background check

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.