Controls & Integration Engineer III, Mechanical Focus

Join a dynamic engineering team in Houston, TX as a Controls & Integration Engineer III, Mechanical Focus. This role is ideal for experienced professionals passionate about designing, developing, and maintaining advanced monitoring and control systems for mission-critical environments such as data centers. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving Building Automation Systems (BAS), SCADA, PLCs, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). As a technical expert, you will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions to complex customer needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of high-performance mechanical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system solutions for SCADA/Automation projects, including generating design documents, narratives, and system functional documentation.
• Perform requirements analysis and create subsystem designs (CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, communications).
• Review and comment on third-party design documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and support large-scale programs.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems.
• Assist in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures, originate test procedures, and prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems and develop test equipment and simulation devices.
• Perform factory and field testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting on existing and legacy systems, including hardware/software upgrades and replacements.
• Support cost estimation, scope review, and evaluation of change orders in collaboration with senior engineers and stakeholders.
• Assign tasks, coordinate with technical staff, and provide technical direction and on-the-job training to less experienced team members.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and tours as required for project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5-7 years of field experience, or associate degree in a mechanical field with 10 years of field experience, or high school diploma with 15 years of field experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience designing and servicing control systems for chiller plants, complex air distribution equipment, equipment installation, and testing.
• Proficiency in reading mechanical and control schematics.
• Experience with BAS startup, configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with testing, calibration, and industry-specific tools and software.
• Experience with air handlers, chiller plant systems, and data center CRAC units.
• Familiarity with networking design, configuration, and troubleshooting (OT and IT networks).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (e.g., Visio, AutoCAD) and schedule management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
• Strong skills in standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Certification in one or more PLC/Automation platforms (e.g., Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, ALC, Distech).
• Certification in one or more SCADA platforms (e.g., Iconics, Ignition, Aveva).
• Preferred: DBIA, CSSA, or CAP certifications.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for out-of-town assignments.

Offered compensation: $50/yr - $70/yr

Experience and License Requirements

• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (optional)
• Design / Engineering
• PLC / Automation Platform Certification
• PLC and SCADA System Design
• SCADA Platform Certification
• Testing and Commissioning
• Travel 25%
• US Citizen