Senior Thermal Power Controls Engineer (Hybrid)

The Partners Alliance; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation package if approved

Job summary

A leading provider of power and automation control technologies is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer focused on thermal power systems to design control strategies and collaborate on modernization projects. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. The role follows a hybrid work model with up to 25% travel across North America. The ideal candidate will have experience with DCS or PLC platforms and a strong understanding of thermal powerplant operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in controls, automation, or system integration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across North America.
• U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for control system retrofit projects in thermal power generation.
• Develop control logic and functional strategies for key thermal systems.
• Collaborate closely with customer engineering teams, project managers, and internal technical groups.

Skills

Engineering experience in controls

Automation or system integration

Designing controls for DCS or PLC platforms

Knowledge of thermal powerplant operations

Ability to convert plant process flows into control logic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

DCS platforms (Ovation, DeltaV)

Job description

A leading provider of power and automation control technologies is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer focused on thermal power systems to design control strategies and collaborate on modernization projects. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. The role follows a hybrid work model with up to 25% travel across North America. The ideal candidate will have experience with DCS or PLC platforms and a strong understanding of thermal powerplant operations.