Sr. Controls Engineer

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Commissioning, Communications Protocols, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Protocols, On Site Support, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Software, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Retrofit, Software Administration, Startup, Systems Hardware, Technical Leadership, Testing
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Controls Engineer
Houston, TX | Relocation Available

We are seeking a Senior CM&U Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of control system solutions for gas turbine conversion, modification, and upgrade projects. This is a highly visible role supporting turbine modernization initiatives, controls upgrades, and customer-driven enhancement projects within the power generation industry.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead controls engineering projects from proposal through commissioning
• Design and develop PLC and HMI solutions using Allen Bradley platforms
• Create and modify P&IDs, control narratives, network architecture diagrams, and Bills of Material
• Develop and troubleshoot control system software and hardware
• Support customer design reviews, FAT testing, startup, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with commercial, procurement, software, and field service teams
• Provide technical leadership on turbine controls modernization and upgrade projects

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of gas turbine controls experience or 15+ years of industrial controls experience
• Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming experience
• Experience with Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
• Background in industrial automation, controls architecture, and HMI development
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• U.S. work authorization required

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with LM2500 and/or LM6000 gas turbines
• Experience with gas turbine upgrades, retrofits, and modernization projects
• Familiarity with Woodward, Siemens, GE, or Ovation control systems
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols
• Field service and commissioning experience

What We're Looking For:
This role is ideal for a senior-level controls engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading projects, and working directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep controls expertise along with hands-on experience supporting gas turbine systems and modernization programs.

Additional Information:
• Houston, TX (Relocation Available)
• Preference for onsite candidates; remote flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates
• Overtime eligible
• Strong project pipeline and long-term growth opportunities

If you have a background in Allen Bradley controls and gas turbine systems, we'd love to connect.
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