Controls & Automation Engineer

Job Title & Description

Controls & Automation Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Controls & Automation Engineer, where you’ll play a crucial role in managing BACO controls and commissioning operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work both in-house and in the field, closely collaborating with test cell and production teams to ensure the seamless operation of control systems.

• Perform commissioning tasks and ensure successful unit acceptance tests.
• Load, calibrate, and update software as required.
• Access firmware, set parameters, and conduct basic inspections on power electronics cabinets to ensure proper assembly and hardware functionality.
• Check electronic components and utilize test equipment extensively.
• Document procedures meticulously and prepare work orders and work processes.
• Identify corrective actions and troubleshoot issues with a logical approach.
• Understand and interpret instrumentation signals for code reflection.

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley controls engineering.
• 3 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI for Turbine Operations.

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in field operations.
• Knowledge of power generation and generation regulators.
• Familiarity with Siemens control systems and firmware.

Permanent position based out of Katy, TX.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite position in Katy, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.