Automation & Controls Engineer

Enchanted Rock Management LLC • Houston, TX

97d

About The Position

We are ERock! Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability. Enchanted Rock’s dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive the nation’s most dependable microgrids — all while producing significantly lower to zero carbon emissions than traditional diesel backup generators. Enchanted Rock solutions provide 24/7/365 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable worry-free, reliable power for businesses. The Enchanted Rock solution brings together patented technologies, advanced dual-purpose microgrid designs and integrated end-to-end services. The Power is On and we keep it on.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or related field.
• Familiarity with PLC programming concepts (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagrams and structured text) and hands-on experience in HMI/SCADA development.
• Competence in at least one programming language (e.g., ladder logic, function block, structured text) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve challenges in automation systems effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical theory, wiring, terminations, and hands-on experience with low voltage and medium voltage systems.
• Excellent abilities to collaborate efficiently with team members.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of tasks.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas and support team goals.
• Capacity to prioritize and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Senior Engineers to develop, test and deploy programable Logic Controller (PLC) programs, ensuring seamless automation and control of electrical systems and equipment across various industrial settings.
• Designing intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, empowering operators to efficiently monitor and manage generation and industrial processes.
• Contributing to the design and development of hardware components, including sensors, actuators, and control systems, adhering to global industry standards and ensuring reliability and performance.
• Conducting rigorous testing and meticulous debugging of PLC programs and hardware systems, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Creating and maintain comprehensive documentation of PLC programs, hardware design, and systems configurations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and streamlined project management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assist in the execution of automation and control projects, providing technical support during the process of system integration, and post-implementation phases.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees