Lead Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RoviSys in Houston, Texas is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to design and lead Power and Energy Automation projects. This role requires significant experience in controls systems and team leadership.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and at least 3 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, maintaining customer relationships, and leading project design reviews.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry.
• Controls experience with devices such as BACnet and LON controllers.
• Proficient in hardware and instrument evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design Power and Energy Automation projects.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the team.
• Create and evaluate panel layouts and electrical schematics.

Skills

Controls Experience with Rockwell software

Familiarity with PlantPAx DCS

Experience with AVEVA System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective expertise

Knowledge of scripting languages (VBA, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

SQL

Job description

Overview

Lead Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading Power and Energy Automation projects.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Sales Support

• Provide technical guidance and act as a part of the leadership team
• Identify and assign tasks within the project team
• Assist with change order generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for changes in
• project scope
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Evaluate instrumentation and select devices appropriate for the project
• Evaluate and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
• Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
• Procure project hardware
• Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

• Lead customer design review meetings
• Configure PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
• Configure user interface and HMI screens
• Execute internal functional and quality control testing
• Draft system documentation
• Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
• Perform software calibration and tuning
• Conduct functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
• Support additional customer testing
• Program field modifications as required
• Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Working Conditions

• The role requires travel to different facilities for installation, commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting
• May include working in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage at times

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
• Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
  • AVEVA System Platform
  • Inductive Ignition Perspective
  • Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
  • Other useful technologies include:
    • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
    • Siemens: Experienced with Apogee (PXC), Talon Controllers, DXR controllers, Desigo CC or Insight
    • Tridium: Niagara N4
    • SQL
    • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
    • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Pay Range: $80K - $130K