Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Now Hiring: Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Direct Hire

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: $130,000 - $150,000/year + Bonus

Take the lead in developing advanced automation, SCADA, PLC, and energy management control systems that power next-generation industrial and energy storage solutions. This is an opportunity for a senior-level engineer to own complex controls projects from concept through commissioning while making a direct impact on system performance, reliability, and customer success.

Job Duties

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, RTAC, and industrial control systems
• Create controls architecture, functional specifications, and I/O documentation
• Develop and test embedded software and microcontroller-based control solutions
• Design and implement industrial communication networks, including Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, CAN, EtherCAT, and Profibus
• Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Support integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and system optimization
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and controls reliability improvements
• Manage software, firmware, and configuration revision control
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, field service, and customers to resolve technical challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience
• Strong experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems
• Experience with product development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing
• Proficiency with C programming; Python, embedded software, Git, or LabVIEW experience is a plus
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, or industrial power systems preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

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