Entry Controls Engineer – Oil & Gas Automation

Inpro/Seal LLC; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Wellness programs

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Dover Precision Components, based in Rosenberg, TX, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design custom control panels, manage project cycles, and specify components for the oil & gas sector. You will report to the Manager, Hardware Engineering and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in controls or automation, knowledge of NEC, P&ID, hazard location requirements, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in controls, electrical, automation engineering, or a relevant technician role, preferably in oil & gas.
• Knowledge of natural gas compressors and industry applications.
• Familiarity with NEC code book, P&ID, and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design custom control panels per customer specifications, adhering to UL508A, UL/ANSI 12.12.01, ATEX, and IECEx codes.
• Manage project cycles to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality control systems.
• Specify components based on customer requirements and hazardous location specifications.
• Standardize control panel designs to streamline processes and minimize errors.
• Write technical documents (sequence/narrative/reports/emails).
• Provide engineering level assistance to the Technical Service Department to aid customer support resolution.
• Design, implement, and maintain processes to optimize manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Control systems

Project management

Hazardous locations

Electrical engineering

Written and verbal communication

Education

Instrumentation and Controls

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Dover Precision Components, based in Rosenberg, TX, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design custom control panels, manage project cycles, and specify components for the oil & gas sector. You will report to the Manager, Hardware Engineering and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in controls or automation, knowledge of NEC, P&ID, hazard location requirements, and strong communication skills.