Controls Engineer 

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full time 

The Opportunity

The Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical expert responsible for the design, development, integration, and optimization of advanced control systems supporting mission-critical manufacturing operations and modular infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership across PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation of automated equipment and production processes.

As a senior contributor, this position leads complex automation initiatives, drives engineering standards, supports cross-functional teams, and mentors controls and automation personnel. The Controls Engineer plays a key role in improving system reliability, operational efficiency, and scalability across Integra Mission Critical’s manufacturing and deployment environments.

What you will do?

Advanced Controls & Automation Engineering

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions for manufacturing and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Develop control system architectures, logic, and configurations that support reliability, redundancy, and safe operation.
• Design, program, test, and validate PLC applications using ladder logic, structured text, or function block programming.
• Optimize automation solutions to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance overall system performance.

System Integration & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical authority for controls system integration with manufacturing equipment, power systems, and enterprise platforms such as MES and data historians.
• Lead integration efforts with mechanical, electrical, IT, and production teams to ensure seamless system interoperability.
• Review and approve control system designs, logic, and documentation produced by other engineers or integrators.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex automation and controls issues.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead controls-focused projects from concept through deployment, including scope definition, scheduling, technical coordination, and commissioning support.
• Support budgeting, vendor coordination, and equipment selection related to automation and controls systems.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.

Standards, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure control systems comply with applicable safety standards, industry codes, and company policies.
• Support development and enforcement of controls engineering standards, best practices, and documentation requirements.
• Promote functional safety, reliability, and cybersecurity considerations within control system designs.

Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain detailed system documentation including control narratives, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, network architecture, and operating procedures.
• Provide training and technical support to manufacturing, maintenance, and operations personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation workflows, system performance, and engineering efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as required to support mission-critical operations and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of control systems, industrial automation, and manufacturing processes.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) 
• Advanced proficiency with PLC programming platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Strong experience with SCADA and HMI system design and implementation.
• In-depth understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to independently manage complex technical challenges and priorities.
• Experience leading controls projects or serving as a technical lead (required).
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.
• 8+ years of progressive controls or automation engineering experience (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on PLC, SCADA, and HMI development in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting mission-critical manufacturing, modular infrastructure, or high-reliability environments (preferred).
• Advanced degrees or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
• Controls or automation certifications (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent) preferred.
• Project Management (PMP) certification (plus).
• Functional Safety or cybersecurity certifications (optional)

Skills

Technical

• PLC, SCADA, and HMI system design and programming
• Industrial automation and system integration
• Control system architecture and documentation
• Manufacturing and process optimization
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• FAT, SAT, and commissioning support

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Technical leadership and mentorship
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project planning and execution
• Clear technical communication
• Continuous improvement mindset

Behaviors

• Technical Authority: Trusted expert for controls and automation decisions.
• Accountable: Owns system performance, reliability, and outcomes.
• Proactive: Anticipates issues and resolves them before impacting operations.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with engineering, IT, and production teams.
• Safety-Focused: Prioritizes safe, compliant, and reliable system design

Motivations

• Driven to design and optimize automation systems that support mission-critical operations.
• Motivated by solving complex controls and integration challenges.
• Energized by leading technical initiatives and mentoring others.
• Values continuous learning and improving automation reliability.
• Finds purpose in building systems that ensure uptime, safety, and operational excellence.

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]