Control System Engineer

A leading provider of automation solutions & services is seeking a Control System Engineer to design and implement industrial control systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong analytical and communication skills. Working collaboratively, the new hire will contribute to successful project delivery by developing control logic and supporting system testing while ensuring requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.


Salary + Additional Benefits: 

$70,000-$90,000

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire



Responsibilities: 

Design and implement hardware for specialized control systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas Systems (FGS), with a focus on Allen Bradley.

Responsible for DCS/PLC/SCADA/PMS programming and HMI development.

Provide expertise in wellhead facilities, including Wellhead Control Panels, skids, and solar systems. Experience in these areas is a significant advantage.

Ensure adherence to major industrial standards and apply a conceptual understanding of these standards throughout project phases.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of major instrumentation used in the industry, including clarity on working principles and system functionality.

Analyze and interpret customer specifications, including Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Cause & Effect Diagrams (C&Es), drawings, narratives, and philosophies to gather necessary project information.

Assist in Staging, Testing & FAT activities including Setting up Workstations, Verifications of Panels Main Components/IO Wirings from Drawings, Support for PLC/HMI Software Functionality Testing, etc.

Requirements: 

Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field

0 - 3 years of work experience in Industrial Automation & Controls in Allen Bradley or any other control system

Proven experience in hardware design for specialized control systems, including DCS, SIS, and FGS

Understanding of Different Phases of a Typical Project Execution Cycle including Software Design, Hardware Design, Customer Approvals, Project Procurements, Software Implementation, Material Handling, Hardware Implementation, Software Testing, Hardware Testing, Staging & FAT, Packing & Shipment, Site Work including Installations Supervision, Cold Testing, SAT, Commissioning & Handover, etc.

Expertise in working with Allen Bradley

Strong understanding of industrial standards, instrumentation, and control system principles

Experience with system testing, FAT, and site work, including commissioning and startup

Hands-on Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and discuss technical information

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.



#LI-DNI