Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer (EMS/SCADA)

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, configure and commission automation systems for utility-scale plants, with a focus on Ignition SCADA, EMS, and DCS. You will liaise with contractors and operations teams through the full project lifecycle, including FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in controls or electrical engineering within power or industrial facilities, and strong problem-solving in field environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in controls, automation, or electrical engineering in power/industrial facilities.
• Hands-on EMS experience operating turbines (Powermax/GE/Siemens).
• Ignition SCADA and/or DCS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission automation, control, and SCADA systems for power generation and microgrids.
• Support EMS/SCADA integration with turbine controllers and protective relays.
• Lead FAT/SAT and field commissioning activities across projects.
• Develop control philosophies, sequences of operations, and as-built drawings.
• Provide mentorship to junior controls engineers and support cyber/security improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

EMS experience

DCS

Field commissioning

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

OPC-UA

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, configure and commission automation systems for utility-scale plants, with a focus on Ignition SCADA, EMS, and DCS. You will liaise with contractors and operations teams through the full project lifecycle, including FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in controls or electrical engineering within power or industrial facilities, and strong problem-solving in field environments.