Senior Controls Engineer

Converge Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge Resources, Inc. in Houston is seeking a senior engineer to own the automation behind its gas turbine generation fleet. You will design, program and start up SCADA, DCS and plant automation from design through energization and long-term support.

The role focuses on energy management and OT systems, requiring hands-on EMS experience with SEL Powermax, GE, Siemens, and collaboration with EPCs. Independence in the field under tight deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering or related hands-on experience.
• 5+ years in controls, automation or electrical engineering at power plants or industrial facilities.
• Direct, hands-on work with an EMS that dispatches turbine generation (SEL Powermax, GE, Siemens).
• Solid troubleshooting and ability to work independently in the field under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, program and start up SCADA, DCS and plant automation for turbine-based generation sites and microgrids
• Set up and maintain the energy management layer that dispatches turbine units
• Act as the go-to technical contact for EPC firms, integrators and plant operators from design through energization
• Build and check control architectures, I/O schedules, functional narratives and P&IDs
• Run or support factory testing, site testing and on-site commissioning
• Diagnose control, network and turbine/EMS problems on site or remotely
• Coordinate turbine controls, protection relays and plant-level SCADA/EMS
• Write control philosophies, operating sequences and record drawings
• Coach less experienced controls and automation engineers
• Drive improvements in reliability, OT cybersecurity and plant efficiency

Skills

Controls engineering

Electrical engineering

Field work

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

SEL Powermax

GE

Siemens

Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation)

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (on-site)

About the Role:

A fast-growing Houston power infrastructure company is adding a senior engineer to own the automation behind its gas turbine generation fleet. These plants supply round-the-clock power to data centers and other critical facilities. You’ll take each project from early design and contractor coordination through startup in the field and long-term support. The work centers on energy management, Ignition-based SCADA and distributed control platforms that keep turbine-driven plants stable and available.

What You’ll Do:

• Engineer, program and start up SCADA, DCS and plant automation for turbine-based generation sites and microgrids
• Set up and maintain the energy management layer that dispatches turbine units (platforms like SEL Powermax, GE or Siemens)
• Act as the go-to technical contact for EPC firms, integrators, equipment manufacturers and plant operators from design through energization
• Build and check control architectures, I/O schedules, functional narratives and P&IDs
• Run or support factory testing, site testing and on-site commissioning
• Diagnose control, network and turbine/EMS problems on site or remotely to get units back online fast
• Coordinate turbine controls, protection relays and plant-level SCADA/EMS so the whole system responds as one
• Write control philosophies, operating sequences and record drawings
• Coach less experienced controls and automation engineers
• Drive improvements in reliability, OT cybersecurity and plant efficiency

What You Bring:

• BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years in controls, automation or electrical engineering at power plants, microgrids or industrial facilities
• Direct, hands-on work with an EMS that dispatches turbine generation (SEL Powermax, GE, Siemens or similar), required
• Solid troubleshooting skills and comfort working independently in the field under tight timelines

Nice to Have:

• Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation) and/or DCS experience (strongly preferred)
• PLC programming, industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850) and protective relaying
• Background supporting EPC execution, field commissioning or utility-scale power projects
• Familiarity with NEC/IEEE standards and OT security practices