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Principal Electrical Controls Engineer

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Location

Texas

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

$127.3K - $229.1K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishCloud

Job Description

• Lead the development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms. • Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems. • Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems. • Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment. • Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability and safety. • Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions. • Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools. • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline, is required
5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation is required
Deep expertise in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety
Knowledge of EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus
Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays)
401(k) retirement plan
employee stock purchase plan