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Controls Engineer
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About the position
Controls Engineer – Hybrid | Houston, TX
A leading U.S.-based engineering and systems integration firm with over four decades of industry excellence is hiring a Controls Engineer to join their Houston team. Known for their employee-owned model and consistent top rankings in engineering firm listings, this company offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where engineers can thrive on innovative industrial automation projects.
About the Role
This hybrid Controls Engineer role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, industrial hardware design, and end-to-end systems integration. You’ll work on high-impact projects across energy, utilities, and infrastructure, leading technical development and supporting migrations to cutting-edge platforms like Ignition.
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical Execution
Deliver process control systems using DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms
Program and integrate systems including Allen Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA
Design instrumentation, network architecture, and electrical layouts
Support installation, testing, and startup phases for industrial control systems
Maintain and evolve internal standards and documentation tools
Reverse engineer legacy Wonderware systems and migrate them to Ignition Vision
Project Engagement
Report project status, estimate completion timelines, and flag roadblocks
Participate in project reviews, internal standups, and client meetings
Align your work with customer specifications and evolving project scopes
Offer input on risk management, engineering best practices, and technical feasibility
Business and Collaboration
Build client relationships during project delivery
Contribute to technical proposals and project estimates
Collaborate with team members across remote and local offices
Provide training and post-deployment support on Ignition platforms
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
2+ years of experience with control systems, commissioning, and SCADA/HMI platforms
Strong experience with:
Ignition SCADA
Allen Bradley PLCs
Wonderware Archestra
Industrial design schematics (P&IDs, I/O lists, panel layouts, etc.)
Familiarity with Ladder Logic, SFC, Structured Text, and/or Function Block
Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, C++, or .NET
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint)
Nice to Have
Experience with Modbus, Emerson ROC/ABB Totalflow, or Red Lion hardware
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and ISA S88 batch models
Network design and virtualized environments
Location
Houston, TX (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Perks
100% employee-owned company
Long-standing industry reputation
Career growth in automation and integration technologies
Place of work
Houston
United States of America
About the company
Relentless Talent Solutions, Powered by Innovation
We take a non-stop approach to talent acquisition by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, social media, a database of over 7 million candidates, and a team of recruiters spanning the United States, the Caribbean, and Canada.
In today’s shrinking talent pool, speed is critical—and that’s where we come in. As a boutique firm with a broad reach, we manage the entire hiring journey—from the first conversation to the moment your new hire walks through your door.
What Sets Us Apart
Geographic Expertise: We succeed where others struggle—finding top talent in challenging regions and remote markets.
Discreet & Strategic: From confidential searches to special projects, we handle sensitive assignments with professionalism and precision.
End-to-End Partnership: Our team acts as an extension of your company, fully immersing ourselves in your business culture and hiring needs.
Our Core Values
We Build Long-Term Relationships
We go beyond transactions to foster genuine, lasting partnerships.
We Are an Extension of Your Team
We invest the time to understand your goals, culture, and hiring challenges.
We Move Fast—And Smart
We deliver top-tier candidates swiftly and efficiently—the first time.
We Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
You receive carefully vetted talent, not stacks of résumés.
We Handle Every Detail
Reference checks? Already done. Every candidate we present is fully vetted and ready for the next step.
Job ID: 9562944
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