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Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering

Williams · Houston, TX · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and integration of plant-wide control systems, including:
    • Balance of Plant (BOP)
    • Generator and turbine controls
    • Power Management Systems (PMS)
    • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Develop and review control narratives, system logic, cause-and-effect matrices, and network architectures.
  • Provide technical direction to control system integrators, vendors, and OEM partners.
  • Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and optimize control systems to improve reliability and performance.
  • Lead design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and system implementation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to deliver integrated plant solutions.

What You'll Bring

  • Required:
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
    • Engineer Sr: 8+ years of controls engineering experience in power generation, energy, or industrial facilities.
    • Engineer Staff: 15+ years of progressive controls engineering experience leading complex projects.
  • Preferred:
    • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
    • Technical Experience:
      • PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
      • Control system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting
      • Allen-Bradley / FactoryTalk and AVEVA (Wonderware)
      • Power system controls and SEL applications
      • Industrial networking and OT/IT integration
      • OPC UA, DNP3, and IEC 61850 communications
      • P&IDs, instrumentation, and control system commissioning
  • Large capital projects and EPC environments
  • Travel Approximately 25%, with increased travel during commissioning and startup activities.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • You'll help deliver the next generation of power and energy infrastructure by defining control system architectures, solving complex integration challenges, and bringing critical facilities online safely and efficiently.
  • Performs complex technical tasks and leads teams in projects or work assignments consisting of major scope or unusual complexity.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications.
  • Sets and coordinates with management to assure overall project and operational success.
  • Advises and participates in technical presentations to management.
  • Represents the company in the capacity of a licensed professional engineer.

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