Senior Controls Design Engineer

Albireo Energy, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC seeks a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the design of complex HVAC and industrial control systems. You will focus on PLC logic, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems using Rockwell, Emerson, GE, Schneider, and Ignition platforms.

Travel ~30% to client sites and regional offices may be required. The role requires 7+ years in PLC/PAC and HMI/SCADA, plus a strong electrical design background and PLC/SCADA expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives and project requirements.
• Design HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Create and review electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Prepare design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and BOMs.
• Support field activities such as commissioning, testing, and validation.

Skills

PLC/PAC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Electrical control design

Industrial communication protocols

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Emerson

GE

Schneider Electric

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Job description

Description
The Senior Controls Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems, with a strong focus on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering. This role emphasizes upfront design, programming, and documentation using industry-standard platforms including Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, Ignition and others. The position requires strong understanding of systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design packages and control solutions.

In this position your duties will include:

• Developing PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Designing HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Creating and reviewing detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Preparing design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bill of materials.
• Supporting field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
• Integrating systems using a wide variety of serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
• Leading and/or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
• Supporting proposal development, including reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.
• Presenting technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Preparing technical reports, and design deliverables.

Position Parameters: This role requires approximately 30% national travel, including travel to client sites, regional offices, and project locations as needed to support business operations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain):

• Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications (e.g., ControlLogix/Studio 5000).
• Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications.
• ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).
• Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.
• UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification familiarity (designer-level knowledge).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.

Salary Range: $140k - $160k/yr. DOE.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.