Senior Control Systems Engineer - Building Automation

| GrayMatter |; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & time off

Long-term disability & life insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Building Automation Services team. You will manage control systems projects, coordinate between mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, and develop commissioning procedures.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong PLC/SCADA skills. Occasional travel and a focus on precise, reliable systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform GrayMatter services for data center, power generation, and manufacturing controls.
• Design, develop and implement solutions to meet project goals.
• Lead integration among mechanical, electrical and controls systems.
• Lead commissioning, testing scripts, and documentation validation.
• Consult with and train end users on new applications.
• Travel up to 50% as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Ignition SCADA

Control systems

Electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE/EET/ME/MET or comparable

Tools

AutoCAD

Networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Job description

Who Is GrayMatter

We're the Thinkers who make machines speak.

We're the Doers who make their stories matter.

At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.

From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better by listening to the machines you already trust.

And that's where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate.

Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

We're looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Building Automation Services team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.

General Job Duties:

• Performing GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems common in data center, power generation, and advanced manufacturing industries.
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to achieve project goals.
• Lead integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms.
• Lead development and execution of commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation validation.
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Assisting in project development and planning.
• The location of the position is local, but could require up to 50% travel throughout a calendar year.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered

7+ years of relevant working experience with:

• PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
• SCADA Systems: Ignition
• Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial application programming languages
• Experience with Electrical Schematics, Power Distribution, Water/Cooling systems.
• Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
• Showcase GrayMatter's Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork

Preferred experience:

• AutoCAD or Drafting experience
• Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)

The target annual base compensation for this position is competitive and based upon relevant qualifications and experience. This role may also include a fixed monthly living stipend or daily per diem when traveling.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA