{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0d0567f45d9a054d503feebc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d0567f45d9a054d503feebc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d0567f45d9a054d503feebc","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"NAES - Houston Office\nSpring, TX 77380, USA\n\nDescription\nAbout NAES\n\nAt NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.\n\nNAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.\n\nSummary\n\nThe Controls Engineer is a corporate-level technical resource within a centralized support organization, responsible for providing billable controls engineering services across a fleet of power generation facilities. Operate as a deployable engineering resource, support multiple sites based on operational needs, project demand, and outage schedules. Combine hands-on control system engineering with project execution responsibilities, requiring independent operation in field environments and a strong focus on delivering high-quality technical outcomes under minimal supervision. Provide responsiveness, reliability, and the ability to sustain a high level of utilization. Coordinate with site teams, corporate engineering, vendors, and other stakeholders while leading technical discussions, managing action items, and ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.\n\nPrimary Duties\n\nTechnical Execution: Execute hands-on control system engineering work, including troubleshooting, system modifications, commissioning support, and lifecycle maintenance across multiple facilities.\n\nOperational Support: Operate independently in field environments to provide controls support to power plants, requiring minimal supervision and sound technical judgment in operationally critical situations.\n\nProject Execution: Develop and execute pre-activity and outage plans for control system upgrades and maintenance, including scope definition, risk identification, and commissioning activities.\n\nDeployment & Mobility: Support multiple facilities across the fleet based on operational demand, including mobilization to sites for outages, projects, and emergent support events.\n\nStakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with site personnel, corporate engineering, and third-party vendors to ensure safe and effective execution of control system work.\n\nTechnical Leadership: Lead technical discussions and meetings, track action items, and drive timely resolution of control system issues.\n\nVendor Coordination: Support vendor engagement as required, including scope development, proposal review, and coordination of work; however, this role is expected to perform core technical work directly.\n\nQuality & Delivery Oversight: Ensure control system work meets defined technical requirements and customer expectations, with accountability for successful execution.\n\nChange & Scope Management: Identify and manage scope changes based on evolving site and project conditions while maintaining alignment with contractual requirements.\n\nRisk Identification: Identify technical risks that may impact system performance or project delivery and elevate appropriately.\n\nContinuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and contribute to standardization and improvement of control system engineering practices.\n\nPerformance & Reporting: Track and report on project progress, including labor hours, schedule adherence, and technical deliverables.\n\nFinancial Accountability: Support execution within established budgets and identify opportunities to optimize cost while maintaining system reliability and performance.\n\nWorking Relationships: The Controls Engineer 3 reports to the IT/OT Director and does not have any direct reports. Work closely with fellow IT/OT and corporate engineers to align on technical standards and project execution. Coordinate directly with external customers, third-party automation vendors, OEMs, and other external parties to support scope execution and troubleshooting.\n\nCompensation\n\nThe initial salary range is $123,500 to $142,050 based on experience and qualifications.\n\nJob Qualifications:\n\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.\n\nYears of Experience:\n\nSix years of controls engineering experience.\n\nExperience performing control system troubleshooting, logic analysis, system modifications, and commissioning activities in live plant environments.\n\nExperience with control system architecture, including HMIs, historians, field instrumentation integration, and industrial networking.\n\nSoftware/Equipment Knowledge: Strong hands-on experience with one or more major control system platforms (Siemens TXP/T3000, GE Mark, Emerson Ovation, Rockwell, ABB), including system configuration, troubleshooting, and modification.\n\nOther Considerations:\n\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues under time and operations constraints.\n\nClear and effective verbal and written communication skills, particularly in conveying technical information to plant personnel, engineers, and stakeholders.\n\nProject Execution: Practical understanding of project execution, including planning, risk identification, and change management in operational environments.\n\nIndependent Operation: Ability to operate effectively in field environments without direct supervision, exercising sound technical judgment and decision-making.\n\nContract & Scope Interpretation: Ability to review technical scopes of work and translate requirements into executable engineering tasks.\n\nVendor Interaction: Ability to coordinate with vendors when required, including reviewing technical proposals, and supporting scope execution.\n\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions\n\nPhysical requirements needed to perform the positions, and possible working conditions that the employee could be working in.\n\nNormal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be required based on specific requirements. Ground and air travel is required of this position. Ability to travel up to 50-70% is required. Work is performed at an established home office environment or headquarters office, and on industrial sites that require protective clothing and equipment. Work at facilities can occur around industrial hazards, in areas of high noise levels, and around new construction. Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential.\n\nFit for Duty\n\nAll employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.\n\nNAES Safe\n\nSafety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.\n\nNAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.\n\nQualifications\nSkills\nPreferred\nControl System Protocols\nAdvanced\n\nControls\nAdvanced\n\nCustomer Service\nIntermediate\n\nMS Office Suite\nIntermediate\n\nOrganizational Skills\nAdvanced\n\nAdvanced\n\nTroubleshooting and Diagnostics\nAdvanced\n\nIntermediate\n\nVerbal and Written Communications\nAdvanced\n\nControl System Networks\nAdvanced\n\nBehaviors\nPreferred\nDetail Oriented\nCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well\n\nLeader\nInspires teammates to follow them\n\nTeam Player\nWorks well as a member of a group\n\nThought Provoking\nCapable of making others think deeply on a subject\n\nEducation\nPreferred\nBachelors or better in Engineering or related field.\n\nLicenses & Certifications\nRequired\nDriver's License\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Naes","rawCompany":"naes","city":"Spring","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-29T04:00:46.534Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"NAES - Houston Office\nSpring, TX 77380, USA\n\nDescription\nAbout NAES\n\nAt NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.\n\nNAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.\n\nSummary\n\nThe Controls Engineer is a corporate-level technical resource within a centralized support organization, responsible for providing billable controls engineering services across a fleet of power generation facilities. Operate as a deployable engineering resource, support multiple sites based on operational needs, project demand, and outage schedules. Combine hands-on control system engineering with project execution responsibilities, requiring independent operation in field environments and a strong focus on delivering high-quality technical outcomes under minimal supervision. Provide responsiveness, reliability, and the ability to sustain a high level of utilization. Coordinate with site teams, corporate engineering, vendors, and other stakeholders while leading technical discussions, managing action items, and ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.\n\nPrimary Duties\n\nTechnical Execution: Execute hands-on control system engineering work, including troubleshooting, system modifications, commissioning support, and lifecycle maintenance across multiple facilities.\n\nOperational Support: Operate independently in field environments to provide controls support to power plants, requiring minimal supervision and sound technical judgment in operationally critical situations.\n\nProject Execution: Develop and execute pre-activity and outage plans for control system upgrades and maintenance, including scope definition, risk identification, and commissioning activities.\n\nDeployment & Mobility: Support multiple facilities across the fleet based on operational demand, including mobilization to sites for outages, projects, and emergent support events.\n\nStakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with site personnel, corporate engineering, and third-party vendors to ensure safe and effective execution of control system work.\n\nTechnical Leadership: Lead technical discussions and meetings, track action items, and drive timely resolution of control system issues.\n\nVendor Coordination: Support vendor engagement as required, including scope development, proposal review, and coordination of work; however, this role is expected to perform core technical work directly.\n\nQuality & Delivery Oversight: Ensure control system work meets defined technical requirements and customer expectations, with accountability for successful execution.\n\nChange & Scope Management: Identify and manage scope changes based on evolving site and project conditions while maintaining alignment with contractual requirements.\n\nRisk Identification: Identify technical risks that may impact system performance or project delivery and elevate appropriately.\n\nContinuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and contribute to standardization and improvement of control system engineering practices.\n\nPerformance & Reporting: Track and report on project progress, including labor hours, schedule adherence, and technical deliverables.\n\nFinancial Accountability: Support execution within established budgets and identify opportunities to optimize cost while maintaining system reliability and performance.\n\nWorking Relationships: The Controls Engineer 3 reports to the IT/OT Director and does not have any direct reports. Work closely with fellow IT/OT and corporate engineers to align on technical standards and project execution. Coordinate directly with external customers, third-party automation vendors, OEMs, and other external parties to support scope execution and troubleshooting.\n\nCompensation\n\nThe initial salary range is $123,500 to $142,050 based on experience and qualifications.\n\nJob Qualifications:\n\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. 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Extended hours may be required based on specific requirements. Ground and air travel is required of this position. Ability to travel up to 50-70% is required. Work is performed at an established home office environment or headquarters office, and on industrial sites that require protective clothing and equipment. Work at facilities can occur around industrial hazards, in areas of high noise levels, and around new construction. Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential.\n\nFit for Duty\n\nAll employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.\n\nNAES Safe\n\nSafety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.\n\nNAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.\n\nQualifications\nSkills\nPreferred\nControl System Protocols\nAdvanced\n\nControls\nAdvanced\n\nCustomer Service\nIntermediate\n\nMS Office Suite\nIntermediate\n\nOrganizational Skills\nAdvanced\n\nAdvanced\n\nTroubleshooting and Diagnostics\nAdvanced\n\nIntermediate\n\nVerbal and Written Communications\nAdvanced\n\nControl System Networks\nAdvanced\n\nBehaviors\nPreferred\nDetail Oriented\nCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well\n\nLeader\nInspires teammates to follow them\n\nTeam Player\nWorks well as a member of a group\n\nThought Provoking\nCapable of making others think deeply on a subject\n\nEducation\nPreferred\nBachelors or better in Engineering or related field.\n\nLicenses & Certifications\nRequired\nDriver's License\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-29T04:00:46.534Z","dateModified":"2026-10-29T04:00:46.534Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Naes","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Spring","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0d0567f45d9a054d503feebc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d0567f45d9a054d503feebc"}}