Lead Industrial Controls Engineer - Power & Energy Automation

Paladin Consulting; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Consulting seeks a Lead Controls Systems Engineer in Walnut Creek, CA to design, develop, and lead power and energy automation projects from initial concept through onsite startup and commissioning. You will provide technical leadership, drive instrumentation and control system design, program PLC/DCS, test and commission, and mentor project teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong communication with customers, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design, technical decisions, and team assignments.
• Design instrumentation, electrical schematics, control panels, and system configurations.
• Program and configure PLC/DCS systems, control algorithms, and HMI screens.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning.
• Lead customer design reviews, acceptance testing, and technical training.
• Support hardware procurement, project documentation, and change order estimates.

Job description

Paladin Consulting seeks a Lead Controls Systems Engineer in Walnut Creek, CA to design, develop, and lead power and energy automation projects from initial concept through onsite startup and commissioning. You will provide technical leadership, drive instrumentation and control system design, program PLC/DCS, test and commission, and mentor project teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong communication with customers, and the ability to