Senior Controls Engineer

VoltaGrid LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider located in Houston, Texas is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for designing, testing, and implementing control systems for power generation and processing equipment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in automation control and troubleshooting. Excellent communication and technical skills are essential. This position includes some on-site commissioning and troubleshooting tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real-time automation control programming in power industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in installation or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment.
• Knowledge of Embedded C, Structured Text, Function Block, and PLC programming practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation systems for power generation.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment and control systems.
• Work with engineers to implement new control systems.

Skills

Real-time automation control programming

Embedded Systems programming

Troubleshooting automation equipment

Control systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

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.

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

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