X4 Engineering ยท 1 day ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expX4 Engineering is seeking a seasoned Control Systems Engineer to contribute to industrial automation projects, focusing on PLC and HMI design and programming. The role involves assessing existing control systems, designing and programming new control systems, and providing onsite support during installation and commissioning.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
George Baker
Responsibilities
Assess existing control systems
Design and program control systems, including:
Control panel design
Development of Bill of Materials (BOM)
PLC and HMI programming
Design of communication networks
Prepare system documentation and manuals
Conduct Customer-Witnessed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Provide onsite installation supervision as needed
Oversee onsite commissioning activities:
Hot-loop testing of new systems
System start-up
Deliver customer training and offer lifecycle support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Control Systems, Electrical Engineering)
5+ years of experience in industrial PLC and HMI application and programming
5+ years of experience in control system projects from design to commissioning and client support
5+ years of experience in at least one of the following industries: Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater Treatment
Proficiency in Rockwell Automation and Allen Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship for employment visas)
Preferred
Experience in gas turbine controls within the power generation industry
Knowledge of generator control and protection systems
Expertise in control panel design and testing
Familiarity with condition monitoring systems (vibration monitoring, speed sensors, etc.)
Strong communication skills, especially in customer-facing roles
Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet project deadlines
Ability to travel (up to 40%) and work on customer sites, including industrial plants, offshore platforms, and ships. This may require climbing, working in confined spaces, or other non-traditional environments
Company
X4 Engineering
X4 Engineering partner with businesses across the entire engineering spectrum, from early-stage R&D to commercial enterprises to provide world-class talent solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase