What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Control Systems Engineer position at Paladin Consulting?
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Houston, TX
DIRECT HIRE with Full Benefits
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
Lead Control Systems Engineers oversee the design and execution of Power and Energy Automation projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through commissioning.
Team Leadership & Sales Support:
- Offer technical direction while contributing to project leadership
- Delegate responsibilities and coordinate tasks across the project team
- Support change order development by estimating hardware needs and engineering effort tied to scope adjustments
- Build and sustain strong relationships with existing clients
Instrumentation & Electrical Design:
- Develop instrument lists based on P&ID reviews
- Assess instrumentation requirements and choose suitable devices
System Design and Configuration:
- Facilitate customer design review sessions
- Develop and configure PLC and/or DCS control strategies
- Design and implement HMI and user interface displays
On-Site System Startup:
- Deploy software and system configurations at customer sites
- Conduct point-to-point I/O and loop verification for instrumentation
- Perform calibration and tuning of control systems
- Execute full system functional testing
- Diagnose and resolve installation or integration issues
Working Conditions:
- Travel to various facilities for installation, commissioning, service, and troubleshooting is required
Controls Platform Experience (at least one of the following):
- Rockwell Automation: FactoryTalk Suite, RSLogix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
- AVEVA System Platform
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- Distech Controls: BACnet/LON systems and Eclypse controllers
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000