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Lead Controls Design Engineer – Mission-Critical Systems & EPMS

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc, LP90122 Austin, TX

Austin, TX

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$80k - $130k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Automation Commissioning Engineer

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Job Description

Lead mission-critical controls engineering and deliver buildable, repeatable electrical and automation packages from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

Own controls design activities from concept and customer requirements through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and final as-builts
Create detailed electrical and controls drawings using AutoCAD (from initial package development through revisions)
Design industrial automation systems including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, I/O, terminations, and network diagrams
Engineer PLC hardware and I/O configurations plus industrial communication architectures
Produce bills of materials with component selections, part numbers, quantities, and specifications
Interpret customer specifications, single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment documentation to generate executable designs
Define drawing standards, engineering details, design practices, and deliverable expectations
Coordinate CAD resources, assign work, manage priorities, and oversee drawing revision schedules
Review engineering packages for technical accuracy, completeness, coordination, and manufacturability
Lead development of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and network topologies including redundancy and segmentation
Design Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and related controls and communication architectures
Support integration of UPS systems, ATS equipment, switchgear, protective relays, meters, and intelligent electrical devices
Provide occasional PLC programming, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting support
Ensure designs align with UL, NEC, NFPA, and project-specific requirements
Provide engineering support during panel fabrication, factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation, and commissioning
Resolve design discrepancies, integration issues, and field-driven changes
Drive standardized engineering solutions across large, multi-site customer programs

Requirements

2+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, electrical design, or a related discipline, with capability to lead design activities
Strong hands-on experience developing detailed electrical and controls drawings in AutoCAD
Proven ability to independently design complete industrial automation control systems
Experience coordinating, reviewing, and delivering multi-contributor engineering packages
Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens automation hardware
Experience with PLC/SCADA architectures, industrial networking, and distributed I/O
Proficiency in control panel design, power distribution, field wiring, equipment interfaces, and BOM development
Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and industrial communication networks
Experience supporting panel fabrication, field integration, and commissioning
Strong technical judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and project ownership

What You’ll Work On

Industrial automation control system architectures for mission-critical programs
Electrical and controls schematics, layouts, and power distribution designs
PLC, SCADA, HMI, and distributed I/O hardware and network architectures
Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for data centers and critical facilities
Industrial Ethernet networks, communication topologies, and equipment interfaces
Control panel designs, field wiring details, and equipment interface drawings
Standardized, reusable drawing templates and engineering documentation
Scalable, multi-site designs for large programmatic deployments

Relevant Technologies

AutoCAD Electrical
Siemens COMOS
Allen-Bradley
Schneider Electric
Siemens
Rockwell Studio 5000
Schneider EcoStruxure
Siemens TIA Portal
EPMS
PLC/SCADA
HMI
remote I/O
Ethernet/IP
Modbus TCP/IP
UPS systems
ATS equipment
switchgear
protective relays
meters
intelligent electrical devices
Factory acceptance testing (FAT)

Location and Compensation

Austin, TX (onsite)
Salary: USD 80,000 - 130,000 per year

How to Apply

Email resume to: PD@LibertyJobs.com
Attn: Patrick DelGaone
Liberty Personnel Services

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