Hargrove Controls & Automation · 1 day ago
Controls & Automation Engineer
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHargrove Controls & Automation is a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction management services across various sectors. The Controls & Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing control systems, providing technical guidance, and ensuring project specifications are met while collaborating with team members and clients.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Engineering
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Mindy De St Germain Lowe, CLF®, PRC
Responsibilities
Familiarity with and utilize department standards and policies
Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team
Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly
Providing on-site assistance during startup
Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel in the department
Coordinating work activities with other staff members and C&A Office Leaders
Producing estimate level automation system architecture designs and bill of material generation suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
Producing control system installation specifications
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand
Producing estimate level preliminary designs and equipment lists suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
Designing control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client
Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project
Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes which have been identified
Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for Controls & Automation input
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data and retrieve existing control system configuration
Applying knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects
Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs
Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control system and HMI programming
Understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions
Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred
This position requires a minimum 3 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering
Experience in the design, implementation, testing/FAT/SAT, deployment/installation, and startup/commissioning for automation projects
Ability to understand and implement the current version of ISA S88 programming standards
Ability to understand and implement the current version of IEC 61131 programming languages and standards
Ability to understand and implement the current version of OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment
Ability to create accurate controls hardware installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings
Ability to develop equipment specifications for medium-sized projects involving PLC's, HMI's, DCS's, SIS's, plant information management systems (PIMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial networks, etc
Experience with two or more of the following systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, or SIS) OR Extensive knowledge of at least one of the following systems: - DCS - Honeywell TDC2000/TDC3000 - Honeywell Experion - Emerson DeltaV - Yokogawa Centum 3000 - Yokogawa Centum VP - ABB 800xA - Siemens PCS 7 - Foxboro - PLC - Allen Bradley Control Logix - Allen Bradley PLC 5 - Allen Bradley SLC 500 - Allen Bradley Micro Logix - Allen Bradley Compact Logix - Siemens S7-400 - Siemens S7-300 - Siemens S7-1200 - Siemens S7-1500 - Modicon PLC's - GE PLC's - HMI - Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE - Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View ME - Wonderware - GE iFix - SIS - Triconex - Yokogawa ProSafe - Honeywell FSC and Safety Manager - DeltaV SIS - Rockwell AAdvance - Allen Bradley GuardLogix - HIMA - Triplex - Quadlog
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project deliverables
Ability to develop control system installation specifications
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule, and a man-hour budget for a small Controls & Automation project or an area for a larger project
Ability to understand and apply company engineering design standards
Ability to read and interpret PFD's, P&ID's, and instrument loop sheets
Knowledge and application of TCP/IP networking protocols, media (twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic, wireless, etc.), and equipment, including managed switches and routers
Knowledge and application of instrument field busses including sizing, installation, and operation
Familiarity with asset management concepts and systems
Ability to troubleshoot I/O problems in the field using a multimeter
Ability to troubleshoot software problems in the field
Ability to troubleshoot networking problems in the field using common isolation techniques and more advanced techniques such as equipment logs, cable testers, network sniffers/packet analyzers, etc
Knowledge and application of at least one of the following in support of control system installation: - Microsoft Windows Client - Microsoft Server Operating Systems - UNIX - Linux - VMS
Ability to install and configure control system vendor software on various platforms
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Broad knowledge of industrial networking
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments
Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Controls & Automation services
Excellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Preferred
Experience with command line computer interfaces
Experience with Windows Domains
Experience with Windows Active Directory
Experience with creating, using, and deploying Virtual Machines
Experience with Network Security
Knowledge of Modbus protocols (Serial and TCP)
Knowledge of Ethernet and LAN/WAN systems such as Cisco switches and routers
Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD or Microstation
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance benefits
Matching retirement contributions
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits
Company
Hargrove Controls & Automation
Hargrove Controls & Automation implements control systems for pulp and paper, petroleum, chemical, life sciences, and power generation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-08-06
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