Automation Engineer

Role: Automation Engineer

Industry: Power Generation

Location: Houston, TX (fully onsite)

Salary: competitive bonus equity

We are partnered with a rapidly scaling company who develop hybrid distributed solutions (gas turbines & BESS) to clients in the data center, energy, commercial and industrial sectors. They plan to add over 2.2GW of projects this year alone!

*Only US Citizens or Greencard holders can be considered

*Relocation assistance provided

Responsibilities 🔨

• Design, configure, and commission SCADA (Ignition) and DCS systems
• Act as the technical interface across EPCs, OEMs, integrators, and internal teams
• Integrate PLCs, RTUs, and field devices into SCADA environments
• Write code for PLCs
• Develop and implement PLC code and control logic
• Lead troubleshooting across control systems, communications, and performance issues

Qualifications & Experience 📑

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or similar
• 4–8 years’ experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation within power/energy
• Strong PLC programming and controls experience
• Experience with HMI development and controls philosophy
• Proven experience integrating third-party systems and vendors
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., Modbus)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with turbines and/or BESS systems
• Exposure to Python
• Commissioning experience (FAT/SAT) and field troubleshooting

Why apply 🎉

• Join a high-growth company with an active, multi-project pipeline
• Lead large-scale, mission-critical energy projects with full site ownership
• Strong compensation package with bonus and equity upside
• Clear long-term progression across a growing project portfolio

Hit “Apply Now” for further details if you meet the criteria above, or send your resume directly to a.michaels@pipermaddox.com.