Senior Controls/Commissioning Engineer

Brightsmith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support large-scale power infrastructure projects for hyperscale data centers, focusing on SCADA, controls systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role involves design, testing, commissioning, and field integration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years in controls, SCADA or power systems, plus hands-on commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 6+ years of experience in controls engineering, SCADA, or power systems.
• Strong experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Hands-on commissioning and field testing experience.
• Experience integrating control systems and supporting startup activities.
• Proficiency with SCADA platforms, ETAP, AutoCAD, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and support SCADA and controls architectures for utility-scale and behind-the-meter power projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout project development and execution.
• Lead field commissioning, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support hardware integration, relay testing, and controls optimization.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency.
• Travel to project sites during commissioning and startup activities.

Skills

SCADA

Controls engineering

Power systems

Troubleshooting

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer – Data Centers & Battery Energy Storage

Location: Houston, TX

A rapidly growing leader in distributed energy solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale power infrastructure projects for hyperscale data center clients. This is a high-impact engineering role focused on SCADA, controls systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with involvement from project design through commissioning and field integration.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, test, and commission mission-critical power systems that demand exceptional reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support SCADA and controls architectures for utility-scale and behind-the-meter power projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout project development and execution.
• Lead field commissioning, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support hardware integration, relay testing, and controls optimization.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency.
• Utilize engineering software such as ETAP, AutoCAD, and other controls platforms.
• Travel to project sites during commissioning and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 6+ years of experience in controls engineering, SCADA, or power systems.
• Strong experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Hands-on commissioning and field testing experience.
• Experience integrating control systems and supporting startup activities.
• Proficiency with SCADA platforms, ETAP, AutoCAD, or similar engineering tools.
• Experience with IEC testing, relay testing, or protection systems is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel as project needs require.

Preferred Background

Candidates from the following industries is especially encouraged to apply:

• Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
• EPC contractors
• Utilities
• Electrical testing and commissioning firms

Travel

• Approximately 30% travel during engineering and design phases.
• Up to 70% travel during commissioning and project startup periods.