Senior Controls Engineer

Aggreko; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Medical plan (no premium)

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer based in Houston or New Iberia to lead SCADA and BESS control system design for independent power production serving large-scale data center developers. You will analyze specifications, supervise field commissioning and integration, collaborate with engineering stakeholders, and drive reliable, energy-efficient solutions.

Travel to support business needs may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited or approved equal engineering degree (Electrical or energy-related).
• Strong problem-solving abilities with cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes BESS, Controls, and SCADA specifications to determine feasible designs.
• Uses CAD/engineering tools to perform design tasks (AutoCAD, ETAP, ACSELERATOR).
• Assesses feasibility, costs, and space constraints for new applications.
• Provides technical information on materials, properties, and process advantages.
• Compiles data to establish performance standards and conducts field commissioning.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments and applies them to projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

English communication

Education

ABET accredited or approved equal

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

ACSELERATOR

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Senior Controls Engineer based in Houston or New Iberia.

You will lead engineering responsibilities for process, procedures, specifications, and design of SCADA and BESS controls for independent power production for large scale data center developers at rapid pace, near perfect reliability and power quality expectations, and efficient fuel usage for variable use cases.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What You’ll Do As Senior Controls Engineer

• Analyzes BESS, Controls, and SCADA products or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to BESS, Controls, and SCADA and equipment design. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. AutoCAD, ETAP, ACSELERATOR, etc.
• Determines feasibility of designing new applications considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Provides technical information concerning applications, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect planning.
• Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment. Performs field commissioning, testing and integration of controls and SCADA systems.
• Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry.

You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (ABET accredited or approved equal. Electrical or others with energy industry work experience)
• Resourceful problem solver with proven experience collaborating with various stakeholders to reach successful project outcomes
• 6+ years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in energy field and excellent analytical and decision-making skills and ability to articulate
• Availability to travel to support business needs and for training and in possession of valid local Driving License as per the need of the business

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.