Lead Electrical & Systems Integration Engineer

POWERSOURCE AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Powersource Automation and Controls is seeking a Senior Electrical & Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of complex control and electrical systems for data centers and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on field experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead projects from concept through execution, delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in electrical systems, controls, or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, BMS, and HMI platforms.
• Experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments.
• Solid networking fundamentals: IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission low-voltage control systems.
• Integrate multi-vendor hardware and software platforms.
• Develop control logic, automation sequences, and system workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues.
• Configure and program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and BMS platforms.
• Design networked control systems including IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and segmentation.
• Implement communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet.
• Integrate HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, and PDUs.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI platforms

BMS

Networking fundamentals

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD / EPLAN

Industrial networking gear

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of complex control and electrical systems. This role is critical in delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions across mission-critical environments, including data centers and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, hands-on field experience, and the ability to lead projects from concept through execution

Key Responsibilities

Core Technical Responsibilities

Design, install, and commission low-voltage control systems

Integrate multi-vendor hardware and software platforms

Develop control logic, automation sequences, and system workflows

Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues

Configure and program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and BMS platforms

Design networked control systems including IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and segmentation

Implement communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and others

Apply knowledge of low-voltage power distribution systems (24VDC, 48VDC, 120VAC)

Data Center & Critical Infrastructure

Integrate HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, and PDUs

Configure monitoring, alarming, and alerting systems

Develop redundancy strategies and failover logic

Perform root-cause analysis for system failures

Networking & IT/OT Convergence

Design secure, segmented control system networks

Configure switches, routers, and firewalls

Implement secure remote access solutions

Collaborate with IT teams to meet cybersecurity standards

Specialized Systems Integration

Integrate fire alarm and life-safety systems

Implement environmental monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, leak detection, airflow)

Design and integrate lighting control systems

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead projects from design through commissioning

Develop drawings, schematics, as-builts, and O&M documentation

Create test plans and commissioning procedures

Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and client teams

Train operations staff and end-users

Problem Solving & Optimization

Diagnose and resolve system faults quickly and effectively

Re-engineer underperforming or legacy systems

Implement automation improvements to reduce manual effort

Identify energy efficiency and performance optimization opportunities

Compliance, Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and applicable standards

Perform risk assessments and safety evaluations

Maintain high standards of workmanship and documentation

Support audits and regulatory inspections

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of experience in electrical systems, controls, or systems integration

Strong hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, BMS, and HMI platforms

Experience working in data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls)

Knowledge of industry standards and codes (NEC, NFPA, OSHA)

Proven ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multi-vendor system integration

Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in OT environments

Prior commissioning or field engineering experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications (a plus)

Work Environment & Requirements

Ability to work on-site in industrial or data center environments

Willingness to travel as required for project support

Ability to work in both office and field settings

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and leadership

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and mission-critical projects

Collaborative and dynamic work environment