Senior Controls Engineer – SCADA/BESS for Data Centers (Houston / New Iberia)

Aggreko plc; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus program

Medical plan

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Safety culture

Job summary

Aggreko plc is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and deployment of SCADA and BESS controls for large scale data center projects in Houston or New Iberia. You will drive specifications, perform field commissioning, and ensure reliability and power quality at scale.

The role requires an ABET‑level engineering degree, 6+ years of energy industry experience, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required to support site needs and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field (ABET accredited or approved equal).
• 6+ years relevant experience in energy/controls engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes BESS, Controls, and SCADA specifications for feasible designs.
• Uses engineering software (AutoCAD, ETAP, ACSELERATOR) for tasks.
• Assesses feasibility of new applications considering costs and spaces.
• Provides technical information on materials and process trade-offs.
• Performs field commissioning, testing, and integration of controls.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Collaborative problem solving

English communication

Energy industry experience

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree or approved equal

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

ACSELERATOR

Job description

Aggreko plc is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and deployment of SCADA and BESS controls for large scale data center projects in Houston or New Iberia. You will drive specifications, perform field commissioning, and ensure reliability and power quality at scale.

The role requires an ABET‑level engineering degree, 6+ years of energy industry experience, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required to support site needs and training.