Lead Control Systems Engineer

Paladin Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Consulting seeks a Lead Control Systems Engineer to oversee the design and execution of Power and Energy Automation projects in Houston, Texas. You will lead project teams, develop instrument lists, configure control strategies, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, experience with PLC/DCS systems, and the ability to travel for on-site deployments and testing. Join us to ensure the successful delivery of innovative automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree.
• Experience in Power and Energy Automation projects.
• Familiar with control systems, PLCs, DCS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of automation projects.
• Coordinate tasks across the project team.
• Support change order development.
• Travel for installations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical direction

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Control systems calibration

PLC and/or DCS control strategies

HMI and user interface design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell Automation: FactoryTalk Suite, RSLogix/Studio 5000

AVEVA System Platform

Inductive Automation Ignition

Distech Controls: BACnet/LON systems

Job description

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree

Lead Control Systems Engineers oversee the design and execution of Power and Energy Automation projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through commissioning.

• Offer technical direction while contributing to project leadership
• Delegate responsibilities and coordinate tasks across the project team
• Support change order development by estimating hardware needs and engineering effort tied to scope adjustments
• Build and sustain strong relationships with existing clients

Instrumentation & Electrical Design:

• Develop instrument lists based on P&ID reviews
• Assess instrumentation requirements and choose suitable devices

System Design and Configuration:

• Develop and configure PLC and/or DCS control strategies
• Design and implement HMI and user interface displays

On-Site System Startup:

• Deploy software and system configurations at customer sites
• Conduct point-to-point I/O and loop verification for instrumentation
• Perform calibration and tuning of control systems
• Execute full system functional testing
• Diagnose and resolve installation or integration issues

Working Conditions:

• Travel to various facilities for installation, commissioning, service, and troubleshooting is required

Controls Platform Experience (at least one of the following):

• Rockwell Automation: FactoryTalk Suite, RSLogix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
• AVEVA System Platform
• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Distech Controls: BACnet/LON systems and Eclypse controllers