Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 (Depending on Experience)
Industry: Oil & Gas / Industrial Automation
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
A well-established engineering and automation solutions provider is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support projects in the oil & gas sector. This is a full-time, direct-hire position based in Corpus Christi, TX , offering a competitive salary, strong benefits, and career growth within a high-demand industry.
As a Controls Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in the design, programming, and implementation of PLC/HMI systems and control panels across field and facility automation projects. This role includes 20–30% travel to regional job sites for commissioning and support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems (primarily Rockwell/Allen-Bradley; Siemens a plus)
- Design and develop control panel layouts and electrical schematics in compliance with industry and safety standards (UL508A, NEC)
- Interface with instrumentation, VFDs, and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
- Participate in system commissioning, site start-up, and troubleshooting efforts (20–30% travel)
- Collaborate with project teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, fabricators, and field personnel
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation including I/O lists, drawings, operation manuals, and as-builts
- Ensure systems meet oil & gas industry standards and client specifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in controls or automation engineering, preferably within the oil & gas industry
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA integration
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools
- Strong understanding of control system architecture, instrumentation, and industrial networking
- Excellent troubleshooting and field commissioning skills
- Willingness to travel 20–30% to client or field sites