Senior Controls Engineer

VoltaGrid; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid in Houston is seeking a Senior Control Engineer, Power Systems to design, test, and implement new control and automation schemes for power generation, distribution, and related processing equipment, with occasional on-site commissioning.

You will lead projects, troubleshoot automation equipment, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with IC&E Engineering to advance control technologies and lab validate new solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of real-time automation/control experience in power industry.
• Experience with embedded programming (C, C++, structured text).
• Experience with installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and controls for power generation and gas processing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment and control systems
• Provide assistance to Operations teams in the use of control systems
• Work with other engineers to develop and implement new control systems and automation technologies
• Perform lab testing for new/potential automation equipment as needed
• Participate in project planning and execution
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation systems and controls
• Provide technical support to other departments as needed
• Support/Lead Ignition implementation

Skills

Real time automation control

Embedded Systems (C, C++, Structured

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell Automation

SEL RTAC programming

DEIF controllers

CAT EMCP

DIANE genset controllers

SCADA / HMI integration

Power management systems

NEC knowledge

Job description

Position Title: Senior Control Engineer, Power Systems

Location: HOUSTON OFFICE

FLSA Class: EXEMPT

Responsible to: IC&E Engineering Manager

Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for the design, testing, and implementation of new control and automation schemes for power generation, power distribution, and chemical processing equipment as needed by the IC&E Engineering team. Duties can involve some on-site commissioning and troubleshooting work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and controls for power generation and gas processing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment and control systems
• Provide assistance to Operations teams in the use of control systems
• Work with other engineers to develop and implement new control systems and automation technologies
• Perform lab testing for new/potential automation equipment as needed
• Participate in project planning and execution
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation systems and controls
• Provide technical support to other departments as needed
• Support/Lead Ignition implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real time automation control and/or Embedded Systems (C, C++, and/or structured text) programming in the power industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation and control equipment
• Knowledge of Embedded C, Structured Text, Function Block, and PLC programming practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electrical Protection Relays
• Experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) electronics
• Experience with SEL RTAC programming
• Experience with DEIF, Deep Sea, CAT EMCP, or DIANE genset controllers
• Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Rockwell PLC’s
• Experience with Medium or High Voltage Switchgear/Substation electronics and controls
• Experience with Power Management Systems
• Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems and we-based HMI’s
• Knowledge of Electrical Protection Schemes
• Knowledge of Electrical Arc Flash and Coordination Studies
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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