Senior Electrical and Systems Integration Engineer

POWERSOURCE AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Powersource Automation and Controls is seeking a Senior Electrical & Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of complex control and electrical systems for data centers and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on field experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead projects from concept through execution, delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years 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.
• Solid networking fundamentals: IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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 and BACnet.
• Integrate HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, and PDUs.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI platforms

BMS

Networking fundamentals

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD / EPLAN

Industrial networking gear

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

Position Overview

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and mission‑critical projects
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment