Senior Controls Engineer & Ignition Implementation

VoltaGrid; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Houston is seeking a Senior Control Engineer to design, test, and implement innovative control systems for power generation and distribution. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience in automation controls and embedded systems. The role involves troubleshooting, providing technical support, and collaborating with various teams. A valid driver's license is also required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real-time automation control and/or embedded systems 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 electrical protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and controls for power generation and gas processing.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment and control systems.
• Provide technical support to other departments as needed.
• Participate in project planning and execution.

Skills

Real-time automation control programming

Troubleshooting automation equipment

Written and verbal communication

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Embedded C

Structured Text

PLC programming

Job description

Senior Control Engineer, Power Systems

Location: Houston Office

FLSA Class: Exempt

Reports 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 may include on‑site commissioning and troubleshooting.

Essential Duties & 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 or 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

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 practices
• Excellent 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 PLCs
• 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 web-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

Equal Opportunity Employer

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.