Senior Controls Engineer: Generation & Microgrid Automation

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Company matched 401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, configure, integrate and commission automation systems for utility-scale power generation and microgrids. You’ll work with Ignition SCADA, EMS platforms, DCS, and field teams across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years of controls/automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to mentor engineers while improving system reliability and cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in controls, automation, or electrical engineering for power/industrial facilities.
• Hands-on EMS experience with turbines (SEL Powermax, GE, or Siemens).
• Ignition SCADA and/or DCS experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission automation, SCADA, and control systems for power generation and microgrids.
• Lead FAT/SAT and field commissioning activities, and troubleshoot field issues.
• Coordinate with EPCs, system integrators, OEMs, and operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop control narratives, I/O lists, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and drive reliability improvements.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Independent thinker

Mentorship capability

Troubleshooting

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation)

Energy Management System (EMS) - SEL Powermax/GE/Siemens

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Protective relaying knowledge

Modbus/DNP3/OPC-UA protocols

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, configure, integrate and commission automation systems for utility-scale power generation and microgrids. You’ll work with Ignition SCADA, EMS platforms, DCS, and field teams across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years of controls/automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to mentor engineers while improving system reliability and cybersecurity posture.