Senior Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC/SCADA) – Houston

Pro Staff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer in Houston, TX to lead the design, development, and commissioning of advanced automation, PLC, HMI, and energy management control systems for industrial and energy storage solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of controls experience, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls engineering, and a proven track record in product development, FAT/SAT, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, QA, and field service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Strong experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems.
• Experience with product development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Proficiency with C programming; Python, embedded software, Git, or LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, or industrial power systems preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, RTAC, and industrial control systems
• Create controls architecture, functional specifications, and I/O documentation
• Develop and test embedded software and microcontroller-based control solutions
• Design and implement industrial communication networks, including Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, CAN, EtherCAT, and Profibus
• Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Support integration, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and system optimization
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and controls reliability improvements
• Manage software, firmware, and configuration revision control
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, field service, and customers to resolve technical challenges

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

RTAC

Embedded software

C programming

Python

Git

LabVIEW

BESS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field

Job description

Pro Staff is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer in Houston, TX to lead the design, development, and commissioning of advanced automation, PLC, HMI, and energy management control systems for industrial and energy storage solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of controls experience, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls engineering, and a proven track record in product development, FAT/SAT, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, QA, and field service teams.