Lead Industrial Automation & Control Engineer

INTECH Automation & Intelligence; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Site allowance

Learning opportunities

Work-life balance

Inclusive environment

Job summary

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Lead Design & Application Engineer to advance process automation across Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Utilities, and Renewable Energy sectors. You will work on integrated control systems and SCADA virtualization, deploying wellhead automation and telecommunication solutions.

Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex automation projects, including HMI/SCADA interfaces, control strategies, and data acquisition, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical, Electronics or Control System Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in automation or related field.
• Good understanding of industrial standards, instrumentation, and system functionality.
• Ability to interpret FRS, P&IDs, C&E diagrams, and other technical documents.
• Experience in FAT, testing, commissioning, along with strong MS Office and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software applications for industrial automation systems including PCS, SIS, F&G, SCADA, CMS, PMS, Instrument Asset Management, electrical systems, and associated communication and computer-based systems.
• Analyze project specifications and control philosophies to identify system objects (PLC, HMI, instruments, loops) and define control logic, interlocks, alarms, timers, diagnostics, and sequence routines.
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA applications including graphics, animations, pop-ups, detailed faceplates, alarm banners, and operator interfaces.
• Develop and implement complex control strategies such as sequence logic, SFCs, cascade control, ratio control, split-range control, and advanced PID loops.
• Design and configure inter/intra-system communications and data exchange using industrial protocols and networks including serial, fieldbus, and Ethernet-based technologies.
• Design and implement data acquisition systems, historian configurations, and alarm management systems in accordance with approved alarm philosophies and operational requirements.
• Support industrial network architecture and cybersecurity implementation including access control, network segmentation, system hardening, and data integrity measures.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), FAT/SAT procedures, system manuals, and related technical documents.
• Participate in factory and site activities including FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, system modifications, training, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, company procedures, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Interpretation of technical documents

Industrial standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical, Electronics or Control System Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Job description

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Lead Design & Application Engineer to advance process automation across Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Utilities, and Renewable Energy sectors. You will work on integrated control systems and SCADA virtualization, deploying wellhead automation and telecommunication solutions.

Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex automation projects, including HMI/SCADA interfaces, control strategies, and data acquisition, while ensuring compliance with