Senior Electrical and Systems Integration Engineer

POWERSOURCE AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSource Automation and Controls is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of complex control and electrical systems in data centers and industrial facilities. You will drive projects from concept to execution with hands-on field experience.

You will manage multi-vendor integrations, develop control logic for PLCs, SCADA, and BMS, ensure NEC/NFPA/OSHA compliance, and coordinate with contractors and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in electrical systems, controls, or systems integration
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, BMS, and HMI platforms
• Experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments
• Strong networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls)
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA standards
• Proven ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design through commissioning
• Develop drawings, schematics, as-builts, and O&M documentation
• Create test plans and commissioning procedures
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and client teams
• Train operations staff and end-users
• Diagnose and resolve system faults quickly and effectively
• Re-engineer underperforming or legacy systems
• Implement automation improvements to reduce manual effort

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

BMS

Networking equipment

Firewalls

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of complex control and electrical systems. This role is critical in delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions across mission-critical environments, including data centers and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, hands‑on field experience, and the ability to lead projects from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities
Core Technical Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission low-voltage control systems
• Integrate multi-vendor hardware and software platforms
• Develop control logic, automation sequences, and system workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues
• Configure and program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and BMS platforms
• Design networked control systems including IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and segmentation
• Implement communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and others
• Apply knowledge of low-voltage power distribution systems (24VDC, 48VDC, 120VAC)

Data Center & Critical Infrastructure

• Integrate HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, and PDUs
• Configure monitoring, alarming, and alerting systems
• Develop redundancy strategies and failover logic
• Perform root‑cause analysis for system failures

Networking & IT/OT Convergence

• Design secure, segmented control system networks
• Configure switches, routers, and firewalls
• Implement secure remote access solutions
• Collaborate with IT teams to meet cybersecurity standards

Specialized Systems Integration

• Integrate fire alarm and life‑safety systems
• Implement environmental monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, leak detection, airflow)
• Design and integrate lighting control systems

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead projects from design through commissioning
• Develop drawings, schematics, as‑builts, and O&M documentation
• Create test plans and commissioning procedures
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and client teams
• Train operations staff and end‑users

Problem Solving & Optimization

• Diagnose and resolve system faults quickly and effectively
• Re‑engineer underperforming or legacy systems
• Implement automation improvements to reduce manual effort
• Identify energy efficiency and performance optimization opportunities

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and applicable standards
• Perform risk assessments and safety evaluations
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and documentation
• Support audits and regulatory inspections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in electrical systems, controls, or systems integration
• Strong hands‑on experience with PLCs, SCADA, BMS, and HMI platforms
• Experience working in data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls)
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes (NEC, NFPA, OSHA)
• Proven ability to lead projects and work cross‑functionally
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi‑vendor system integration
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in OT environments
• Prior commissioning or field engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications (a plus)

Work Environment & Requirements

• Ability to work on‑site in industrial or data center environments
• Willingness to travel as required for project support
• Ability to work in both office and field settings