Senior Control Systems Engineer – Projects & Automation

auduboncorporatecareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Specialist to join our Houston, TX team. You will support a manufacturing site from Central Support and ensure safe and reliable operability of instrumentation assets, applications, and maintenance.

Key responsibilities include leading project efforts, budgeting, schedule management, mentoring automation specialists, and delivering technically compliant project outcomes for clients while coordinating with vendors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an automation related role.
• 3-5 years with various DCS Systems (e.g. Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa).
• Experience with various PLC systems (e.g. Allen-Bradley, GE, Siemens).
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred.
• Large project/team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects or portions of projects with deep technical expertise.
• Manage budgets, scope, schedule, change management, and purchase orders.
• Mentor junior automation specialists within the discipline.
• Ensure technical delivery meets client specifications.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specs and HSSE standards.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Develop disciplined man-hour and Total Installed Cost estimates.
• Forecast man-hour requirements and schedules for project scope.
• Provide guidance on best practices to co-workers.

Skills

Automation experience

DCS systems

PLC systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Job description

Audubon is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Specialist to join our Houston, TX team. You will support a manufacturing site from Central Support and ensure safe and reliable operability of instrumentation assets, applications, and maintenance.

Key responsibilities include leading project efforts, budgeting, schedule management, mentoring automation specialists, and delivering technically compliant project outcomes for clients while coordinating with vendors and subcontractors.