Sr. Controls Engineer
Burnett Specialists
Senior Controls Engineer
Houston, TX | Relocation Available
We are seeking a Senior CM&U Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of control system solutions for gas turbine conversion, modification, and upgrade projects. This is a highly visible role supporting turbine modernization initiatives, controls upgrades, and customer-driven enhancement projects within the power generation industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead controls engineering projects from proposal through commissioning
- Design and develop PLC and HMI solutions using Allen Bradley platforms
- Create and modify P&IDs, control narratives, network architecture diagrams, and Bills of Material
- Develop and troubleshoot control system software and hardware
- Support customer design reviews, FAT testing, startup, and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with commercial, procurement, software, and field service teams
- Provide technical leadership on turbine controls modernization and upgrade projects
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of gas turbine controls experience or 15+ years of industrial controls experience
- Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming experience
- Experience with Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
- Background in industrial automation, controls architecture, and HMI development
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- U.S. work authorization required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with LM2500 and/or LM6000 gas turbines
- Experience with gas turbine upgrades, retrofits, and modernization projects
- Familiarity with Woodward, Siemens, GE, or Ovation control systems
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols
- Field service and commissioning experience
What We're Looking For:
This role is ideal for a senior-level controls engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading projects, and working directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep controls expertise along with hands-on experience supporting gas turbine systems and modernization programs.
Additional Information:
- Houston, TX (Relocation Available)
- Preference for onsite candidates; remote flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates
- Overtime eligible
- Strong project pipeline and long-term growth opportunities
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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