Senior Engineer - Plant Controller Solutions

The INNIO Advantage:

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world's energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!

Position Overview:

The Lead Controls Engineer will work closely with customers and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate control systems into cutting-edge energy solutions, such as microgrids and data centers. This position requires a proactive approach, ensuring technical standards are upheld and adapting to changing customer requirements.

This position will be based at our Houston, TX office.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Take ownership of controls projects by preparing requirements documents, validation plans, and test specifications

- Contribute to detailed electrical engineering throughout the project execution phase (e.g. SLD layout, develop software, perform software testing, etc.) for power plant initiatives

- Provide support during plant commissioning at customer locations

- Champion innovation by systematically analyzing current products and creating or assessing ideas for continuous improvement

- Performs other duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience

- Advanced proficiency in structured text programming; knowledge of Python and MATLAB is advantageous

- Strong skills in bus communications and network engineering (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850)

- Solid understanding of control theory and power system controls

- Ability to travel up to 30% as business demands

- Valid driver’s license and passport

- Legally authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

- Ability manage timelines and partner with cross-functional teams

- Ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels within the US and Headquarter in Jenbach / Austria