Lead Software Architect - Power Generation

CBC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC is looking for a Lead Software Architect – Power Generation in Houston, TX, to lead the software and control system architecture for industrial power generation solutions. You will provide technical leadership across various control subsystems, ensuring effective and scalable control software.

Your role involves collaborating closely with engineers and OEM partners to define system architecture and guide implementation. A Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in industrial control systems or power generation software are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial control systems or power generation software.
• Strong experience with PLC-based control systems.
• Proven expertise in state-based control, fault management, and safety-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end‑to‑end software and controls architecture for power generation systems.
• Lead architecture for engine/turbine, alternator, SCR, auxiliary subsystems.
• Define system‑level state machines and specify data models and communication interfaces.
• Review and guide implementation by software and controls teams.

Skills

PLC-based control systems

State-based control

Fault management

Safety-critical systems

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role: Lead Software Architect – Power Generation

Location: Houston, TX

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Architect to own and lead the software and control system architecture for industrial power generation solutions. This role provides technical leadership across controls for engine/turbine, alternator, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), auxiliary, and supervisory control systems, ensuring robust, safe, and scalable control software from subsystem controllers through supervisory HMI.

The role works closely with controls engineers, software implementation teams, and OEM partners to define architecture, interfaces, and system behavior, while guiding implementation and integration.

Key Responsibilitie

• sDefine and own the end‑to‑end software and controls architecture for power generation systems
• .Lead architecture for engine/turbine, alternator, SCR, auxiliary (pumps/fans etc), and supervisory control subsystems
• .Define system‑level and supervisory state machines (START, RUN, FAULT, STOP, etc.)
• .Specify data models, communication interfaces, and command/response workflows between subsystems and supervisory controls
• .Define HMI concepts, operator workflows, alarms, and fault handling philosophy
• .Architect fail‑safe behavior and communication‑loss detection across all controllers
• .Define data logging, event/fault history, and operational statistics requirements
• .Review and guide implementation by software and controls teams; serve as technical escalation point

Required Qualificatio

• nsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related fiel
• d.10+ years of experience in industrial control systems or power generation softwar
• e.Strong experience with PLC‑based control systems and supervisory control/HM
• I.Proven expertise in state‑based control, fault management, and safety‑critical system
• s.Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary technical teams and interface with vendor

Preferred Qualificati

• onsExperience with engine/gas turbine or generator control syste
• ms.Exposure to SCR or emissions control syste
• ms.Experience with distributed supervisory systems and remote monitori