Systems Control Engineer

Verto People Ltd; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd. designs and delivers power generation control systems, combining engineering and site support across SCADA, automation and plant monitoring. You’ll take projects from design review and configuration through testing and handover, coordinating with contractors, equipment suppliers and operations teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC/HMI work, system integration, testing and documentation to ensure reliable operation and smooth commissioning at client sites.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in controls, SCADA or industrial automation.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, HMI configuration and field commissioning.
• Strong understanding of control systems and industrial communications, including protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA or DNP3.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and producing commissioning documentation.
• Proficiency with relevant programming or data tools, such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or SQL.
• Willingness to travel to project sites up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop control logic, system configurations and operator interfaces.
• Program and configure SCADA, PLC and associated control equipment.
• Review schematics, I/O schedules, network layouts and supplier documentation.
• Integrate field instruments, protection devices and equipment controllers.
• Carry out factory and site acceptance testing, functional checks and troubleshooting.
• Configure alarms, data logging and performance reporting.
• Maintain test records, resolve outstanding issues and prepare handover documentation.
• Support system upgrades and coordinate secure connectivity with IT/OT teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

SCADA / industrial automation

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

SQL

Field commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline

Tools

SCADA platforms

HMI software

SEL equipment tools

Job description

Controls Systems Engineer – Power Generation

Travel: Up to 40%

Verto People is recruiting a Controls Systems Engineer to support the design, integration and commissioning of control systems for energy projects.

You’ll work across SCADA, automation and plant monitoring, taking systems from design review and configuration through testing and operational handover. The position combines engineering work with practical site support, alongside contractors, equipment suppliers and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop control logic, system configurations and operator interfaces.

• Program and configure SCADA, PLC and associated control equipment.

• Review schematics, I/O schedules, network layouts and supplier documentation.

• Integrate field instruments, protection devices and equipment controllers.

• Carry out factory and site acceptance testing, functional checks and troubleshooting.

• Configure alarms, data logging and performance reporting.

• Maintain test records, resolve outstanding issues and prepare handover documentation.

• Support system upgrades and coordinate secure connectivity with IT/OT teams.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related discipline.

• At least five years of experience in controls, SCADA or industrial automation.

• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, HMI configuration and field commissioning.

• Strong understanding of control systems and industrial communications, including protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA or DNP3.

• Experience reviewing technical drawings and producing commissioning documentation.

• Proficiency with relevant programming or data tools, such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or SQL.

• Willingness to travel to project sites up to 40% of the time.

Experience with generation equipment, battery storage or renewable energy systems would be advantageous. Familiarity with SEL equipment and established SCADA platforms would also be valuable.