Senior Controls & Systems Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Automation

EnergyX

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage
PTO & Sick Leave
Equity compensation
401K contributions

Job summary

EnergyX is seeking a skilled Controls & Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for industrial applications.

You will design E&I systems, develop instrumentation specs, and validate via FAT/SAT, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel up to 25% is required, and employees enjoy healthcare, PTO, equity, and 401K benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of instrumentation and control engineering experience in an industrial setting.
  • NFPA 70E electrical training is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build E&I and control systems, including panel wiring, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA integration.
  • Develop instrumentation specifications and selection criteria for projects.
  • Create and review P&IDs and control schematics.
  • Perform commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting of control systems.
  • Prepare project documentation including control narratives, functional specs, and user manuals.

Skills

Control systems
PLC programming
HMI design
Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ignition software
PLC brands (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens)
OPC UA / Modbus
SCADA systems

Job description

EnergyX is seeking a skilled Controls & Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for industrial applications.

You will design E&I systems, develop instrumentation specs, and validate via FAT/SAT, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel up to 25% is required, and employees enjoy healthcare, PTO, equity, and 401K benefits.

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