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VoltaGrid · 19 hours ago

Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Microgrids

positionCypress, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

VoltaGrid is dedicated to advancing power solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to design, test, and implement automation schemes for various power and chemical processing systems. The role involves troubleshooting, technical support, and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance automation technologies.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and controls for power generation and gas processing equipment
Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment and control systems
Provide assistance to Operations teams in the use of control systems
Work with other engineers to develop and implement new control systems and automation technologies
Perform lab testing for new/potential automation equipment as needed
Participate in project planning and execution
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation systems and controls
Provide technical support to other departments as needed

Qualification

Embedded Systems programmingIndustrial automation equipmentPLC programmingElectrical Protection RelaysPower Management SystemsSCADA systems integrationTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Minimum of 5 years of experience in real time automation control and/or Embedded Systems (C, C++, and/or structured text) programming in the power industry
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation and control equipment
Knowledge of Embedded C, Structured Text, Function Block, and PLC programming practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver's license

Preferred

Experience with Electrical Protection Relays
Experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) electronics
Experience with SEL RTAC programming
Experience with DEIF, Deep Sea, CAT EMCP, or DIANE genset controllers
Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Rockwell PLC's
Experience with Medium or High Voltage Switchgear/Substation electronics and controls
Experience with Power Management Systems
Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems and web-based HMI's
Knowledge of Electrical Protection Schemes
Knowledge of Electrical Arc Flash and Coordination Studies
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards

Company

VoltaGrid

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VoltaGrid is ushering in a new era of power generation and permanently changing the landscape of mobile power.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Bellaire, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://voltagrid.com/

H1B Sponsorship

VoltaGrid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$5.07B
2025-11-10Debt Financing· $5B
2021-02-02Series Unknown· $72.6M

Leadership Team

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Nathan Ough
Chief Executive Officer
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