Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Job Description

Department: Engineering                                            

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt                          

Reports To: Electrical Controls Engineering Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Amount of Travel Required: 15-25%

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.                                                                               

Positions Supervised: None

AIP Level: 6
                                                           

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controls Engineer primarily works with controls system design and implementation for power generation packages and other auxiliary systems. The person in this position will assist with engineering, fabrication and operations of different industrial systems including power generation, gas processing systems and battery storage systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")

• Engineers and designs control systems for various industrial system applications. Including but not limited to software design, hardware design, instrumentation design, DC distribution design and low voltage AC distribution design.
• Manages new unit builds, turbine, reciprocating engines, battery systems etc. with regards to controls systems and DC distribution design.
• Develops, commissions, and tests new unit equipment.
• Serves as the liaison between shop personnel and engineering.
• Ensures equipment meets applicable codes and standards.
• Aids operations with the installation and commissioning of power generation, auxiliary systems. and battery storage systems.
• Redlines and markups of drawings.
• Assists with new product development.
• Manages the development package manuals relating to controls systems.
• Aids in development of training program for field personnel.
• Evaluates new product offerings from vendors.
• Serves as QA/QC for controls components installed on new units.
• Serves as support fo field units when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude, and/or competency assessment(s). 
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver's License. Employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance in Channelview, TX.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• 0-4 years of previous electrical/controls engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Equipment controls and logic.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology relevant experience will be considered.  An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Woodward Controls Systems, GE Controls, or Siemens controls software experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate in a technical manner with clients.
• Ability to interpret electrical/controls drawings.
• Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
• Knowledge of GE and other gas turbine related controls programs preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel.  Controls Engineers work primarily indoors in the office. If required to go to a worksite, the work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials and operating conditions. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated personal protective equipment and must strictly adhere to safety policy.

Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Revised 01/2026.