Automation and Controls Engineer

GFT • Houston, TX

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join our Building and Places Group in Houston, TX. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Automation and Controls Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in a technical or engineering related field is required, electrical or controls engineering is preferred
• Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit BIM, and MS Office suite is required
• Proficiency with network IP addressing, VLANs, and inter VLAN routing as well as configuration and basic support of equipment, hardware, and software is required
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

• A strong technical background with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and building instrumentation and control systems is preferred
• A licensed professional engineer (PE), or ability to attain licensure is preferred
• Experience with fiber-optic planning and networks is preferred
• Experience with Fortinet network equipment is preferred
• Experience designing water and/or wastewater process control systems is preferred
• Previous experience with procurement processes and inventory management is preferred
• Experience with ISA standards and recommended practices is preferred
• Familiar with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework design requirements is a plus
• OSHA Safety training preferred

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and multidisciplinary project team members
• Serve as I&C engineer for projects ranging from minor control system upgrades to major new system designs and installations within the municipal and industrial client spaces
• Review of design documents including shop level drawings for control panel designs, instrument installation details, Detailed (OT) and (IT) Network Architectures and Riser Diagrams, and SCADA System architecture
• Provide detailed network design, including fiber optics, to interconnect various network systems
• Provide basic first-line IT network support to assist with planning, configuration, and troubleshooting of network and computer equipment along with various associated software
• Recommend various software packages and implementations to achieve the needs of the organizations supported
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors during network and computer equipment installations and repairs
• Oversee the management and integration of automation projects throughout the entire project life cycle
• Prepare project submittals, O&M Manuals, Testing and Commissioning plans
• Prepare as built and record documents at project completion
• Responsible for maintaining UL certifications
• Responsible for procurement and inventory services
• Prepare project bids and construction estimates
• Work flexible hours to meet business needs
• Travel to client locations as projects assignments require approximately 40% of your time
• Work independently and coordinate with team members in other offices
• Support system installation activities on a project site

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level