Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer — Design & Commission

VoltaGrid; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid in Houston is seeking a Senior Control Engineer, Power Systems to design, test, and implement new control and automation schemes for power generation, distribution, and related processing equipment, with occasional on-site commissioning.

You will lead projects, troubleshoot automation equipment, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with IC&E Engineering to advance control technologies and lab validate new solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of real-time automation/control experience in power industry.
• Experience with embedded programming (C, C++, structured text).
• Experience with installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

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
• Support/Lead Ignition implementation

Skills

Real time automation control

Embedded Systems (C, C++, Structured

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell Automation

SEL RTAC programming

DEIF controllers

CAT EMCP

DIANE genset controllers

SCADA / HMI integration

Power management systems

NEC knowledge

Job description

VoltaGrid in Houston is seeking a Senior Control Engineer, Power Systems to design, test, and implement new control and automation schemes for power generation, distribution, and related processing equipment, with occasional on-site commissioning.

You will lead projects, troubleshoot automation equipment, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with IC&E Engineering to advance control technologies and lab validate new solutions.