Hybrid Automation & Controls Engineer - Impactful Projects

Gannett Fleming; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package: health

Tax-deferred 401(k)

Job summary

GFT is hiring an Automation and Controls Engineer in Houston, TX, to join the Building and Places Group. The role focuses on delivering I&C designs, network interconnects, and commissioning across municipal and industrial projects.

The candidate should have 5+ years in instrumentation and control systems, a technical degree, and strong AutoCAD/Revit skills. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years designing and building instrumentation and control systems.
• A four-year degree in a technical or engineering field is required.
• PE licensure preferred or ability to attain licensure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit BIM is required.
• Proficiency with IP addressing, VLANs, and inter-VLAN routing.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as I&C engineer for projects from minor upgrades to major designs.
• Review design documents and shop drawings for control panels.
• Provide network design, including fiber optics, to interconnect systems.
• Provide basic IT network support and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with contractors during installations and repairs.
• Oversee management and integration of automation projects lifecycle.
• Prepare submittals, O&M manuals, and commissioning plans.
• Prepare as-built/record documents at project completion.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

MS Office

IP addressing

VLANs

Fortinet

MS Project

ISA standards

NIST CSF

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

PE licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

GFT is hiring an Automation and Controls Engineer in Houston, TX, to join the Building and Places Group. The role focuses on delivering I&C designs, network interconnects, and commissioning across municipal and industrial projects.

The candidate should have 5+ years in instrumentation and control systems, a technical degree, and strong AutoCAD/Revit skills. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are involved.