Sr. Automation Engineer (BMS & EPMS)

Albireo Energy, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems. Focus areas include PLC logic, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering using Rockwell, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, Ignition, and other platforms.

The role requires 7+ years in PLC/PAC logic and 7+ years in HMI/SCADA design, plus 5+ years in electrical design for control panels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related engineering field.
• 7+ years PLC/PAC logic design using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years HMI/SCADA system design with multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years electrical design for control panels and automation systems.
• Experience with Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and serial protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC logic design and programming per control narratives and project requirements.
• Design HMI/SCADA architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Create and review electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Prepare I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and BOMs.
• Support commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
• Integrate systems using serial and Ethernet-based protocols.
• Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
• Support proposal development and review plans, specs, and scope.
• Present technical designs to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and design deliverables.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Electrical design

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/science

Tools

IEC-61131 languages

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition platform

Job description

Senior Controls Design Engineer

is responsible for leading the design and development of complex HVAC/industrial control systems, with a strong focus on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering. This role emphasizes upfront design, programming, and documentation using industry-standard platforms including Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, Ignition and others. The position requires strong understanding of systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design packages and control solutions.

In this position your duties will include:

• Developing PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Designing HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
• Creating and reviewing detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.
• Preparing design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bill of materials.
• Supporting field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
• Integrating systems using a wide variety of serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
• Leading and/or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
• Supporting proposal development, including reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.
• Presenting technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Preparing technical reports, and design deliverables.

Position Parameters:

This role requires approximately 30% national travel, including travel to client sites, regional offices, and project locations as needed to support business operations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
• 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain):

• Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications (e.g., ControlLogix/Studio 5000).
• Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications.
• ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).
• Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.
• UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification familiarity (designer-level knowledge).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.