Field Controls Engineer – Power Plant ICS & IT/OT Lead

IS International; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IS International in Alpharetta, GA, provides services for mission-critical ICS in power generation. You will commission, test, and optimize I&C systems, administer Windows and Linux servers, VMware infrastructure, and industrial networks while collaborating with customers during outages and modernization projects across North America.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, patching, and time synchronization across plant networks, with frequent field travel to client facilities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows administration, virtualization (VMware, Red Hat KVM), and core networking/firewall protocols.
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel and site-based work for project integration and support. 50% -80% extended over night travel.

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, and optimize I&C systems, automation processors, sensors, drives, and control networks.
• Build, deploy, and manage servers, thin clients, and industrial infrastructure bridging IT with field components.
• Analyze system behavior, run checks, apply patches, write automation scripts, and perform customer acceptance tests.
• Deploy to power plants or client facilities for installation, maintenance, testing, and handovers.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware virtualization

Industrial networking

IT/OT integration

Python

Bash

Customer collaboration

Cisco switching

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Control Systems

Tools

VMware

Red Hat KVM

Foreman/Puppet

Job description

Overview

Supporting mission- critical Industrial Control Systems (ICS) within the power generation industry. Experience with Distributed Control Systems, Windows and Linux administration, VMware virtualization, industrial networking, and OT infrastructure supporting electric power generation. Ability to commission, modernize, troubleshoot, and maintain highly available control systems while working directly with customers during outages, startups, and modernization projects throughout North America. Strong technical troubleshooting, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration in demanding critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning & Optimization: Commission, test, and optimize I&C (Instrumentation & Control) systems, automation processors, sensors, drives, and control networks.
• System Administration & IT/OT Integration: Build, deploy, and manage servers, thin clients, and industrial infrastructure bridging enterprise IT environments with field components.
• Troubleshooting & Validation: Analyze system behavior, run interlock and control logic checks, apply patches, write automation scripts (such as Python or Bash), and perform customer acceptance tests.
• Field Travel: Deploy directly to power plants, utility sites, or client facilities for installation, maintenance, testing, and handovers.

Day to Day

· Configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain Distributed Control Systems supporting power generation facilities.

· Install, configure, and administer Windows and Linux servers supporting industrial control systems.

· Deploy and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure hosting critical OT applications.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switching, VLANs, routing, and industrial Ethernet
networks.

· Install and validate software patches, service packs, and security updates.
Support Security Servers, Deployment Servers, Terminal Servers, Engineering Stations,
Operator Stations, and Historian Servers.

· Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and authentication services.
Manage Foreman/Puppet infrastructure for software deployment and system configuration.

· Configure and validate GPS/NTP time synchronization across plant automation networks.

· Perform backups, RAID configuration, firmware upgrades, hardware replacement, and
disaster recovery activities.

Provide onsite technical leadership during outages, commissioning efforts, and
modernization projects across North America

Typical Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

· Platform Experience: Familiarity with Industrial Controls(DCS) typically found in power plant facilities, alongside general industrial or SCADA frameworks.

· IT/Network Skills: Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows administration, virtualization (VMware, Red Hat KVM), and core networking/firewall protocols.

· Mobility: Willingness to undertake frequent travel and site-based work for project integration and support. 50% -80% extended over night travel