Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Electrical Controls Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is a growing engineering and automation solutions provider seeking a Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and control system integration projects. The role involves control system design, PLC programming, and project leadership across various industries.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyB2BSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement control system hardware and software to meet process and operational requirements
Create electrical schematics, control system configurations, and panel layouts using AutoCAD or similar design tools
Develop Sequence of Operations documentation outlining process control strategies
Lead design reviews with customers to validate and approve system designs
Perform system checkout, commissioning, and start-up activities at customer sites
Prepare final system documentation and provide operational training to end users
Support automation and control system integration projects across diverse industries, including manufacturing and facility automation environments
Serve as a technical lead on projects, mentoring junior engineers and technicians
Manage smaller automation projects, including: Developing and executing project implementation plans, Assigning tasks to meet deadlines, Coordinating scope and deliverables with project teams and customers, Developing project schedules and tracking progress, Managing procurement and subcontractor activities, Supporting cost tracking and change order development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering preferred)
2+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering
Strong understanding of control system architecture, instrumentation, and logic programming
Experience with SCADA platforms (such as Rockwell, Inductive Automation, or AVEVA Wonderware)
Experience with PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley and Siemens
Familiarity with AutoCAD for control system design
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors, and project teams
Ability to travel up to approximately 30%
Ability to perform site-based work including climbing, lifting, driving, equipment access, and use of hand tools
Visual acuity, color recognition, hearing, and clear verbal communication required for technical work and safety compliance
Preferred
Electrical Engineering preferred
Additional experience with distributed control systems, robotics, or machine vision technologies is a plus
Experience supporting automation in semiconductor, energy storage, electric vehicle, or data center environments preferred
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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