Lead Software Architect - Power Generation

Halliburton • Houston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Software Architect to own and lead the software and control system architecture for industrial power generation solutions. This role provides technical leadership across controls for engine/turbine, alternator, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), auxiliary, and supervisory control systems, ensuring robust, safe, and scalable control software from subsystem controllers through supervisory HMI. The role works closely with controls engineers, software implementation teams, and OEM partners to define architecture, interfaces, and system behavior, while guiding implementation and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial control systems or power generation software.
• Strong experience with PLC‑based control systems and supervisory control/HMI.
• Proven expertise in state‑based control, fault management, and safety‑critical systems.
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary technical teams and interface with vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engine/gas turbine or generator control systems.
• Exposure to SCR or emissions control systems.
• Experience with distributed supervisory systems and remote monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end‑to‑end software and controls architecture for power generation systems.
• Lead architecture for engine/turbine, alternator, SCR, auxiliary (pumps/fans etc), and supervisory control subsystems.
• Define system‑level and supervisory state machines (START, RUN, FAULT, STOP, etc.).
• Specify data models, communication interfaces, and command/response workflows between subsystems and supervisory controls.
• Define HMI concepts, operator workflows, alarms, and fault handling philosophy.
• Architect fail‑safe behavior and communication‑loss detection across all controllers.
• Define data logging, event/fault history, and operational statistics requirements.
• Review and guide implementation by software and controls teams; serve as technical escalation point.

What This Job Offers

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