Power Control Systems Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Power Control Systems Applications Engineer Location

Houston, TX

Assignment Type

Contract-to-Hire

Compensation

$135,000-$165,000 annually

Work Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Opportunity

A large enterprise organization is seeking an experienced Power Control Systems professional to support critical operational technology platforms used within power generation and energy operations environments.

This role will be responsible for supporting, configuring, maintaining, and improving operational systems that enable real-time monitoring, control, scheduling, dispatch, and performance management across complex energy operations. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting operational technology (OT), industrial control systems, power operations platforms, and system integrations within a highly available environment.

Job Description

The Power Control Systems expert will provide technical leadership and support for operational systems used in power generation and energy operations. This role will work closely with operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and technology teams to ensure system reliability, performance, security, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and support operational technology platforms used in power operations environments.
• Support system integrations between operational, automation, and business systems.
• Troubleshoot complex system, performance, and data flow issues.
• Support upgrades, enhancements, patches, and system modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives within operational environments.
• Assist with data integration, reporting, and operational visibility initiatives.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting power operations, operational technology, industrial control systems, or related environments.
• Experience administering, configuring, implementing, or supporting operational systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting business-critical platforms.
• Understanding of system integrations, data flows, and interface technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting generation management, energy management, SCADA, or related operational systems.
• Experience supporting real-time operational environments.
• Experience integrating operational and enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communications, operational data platforms, or automation technologies.
• Experience within power generation, utilities, energy, or industrial environments.

Perks

• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to support mission-critical operational systems.
• Exposure to modernization and technology transformation initiatives.
• Long-term career opportunity through contract-to-hire conversion.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.