ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER

Company: POWERGEN CONTROLS LLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development About Powergen Controls Powergen Controls is a specialized electrical engineering and manufacturing company focused on custom low-voltage switchboards, power distribution systems, and advanced control solutions for mission-critical facilities including data centers, healthcare, government, marine, and industrial applications. We design, build, retrofit, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems including UL-listed switchboards, PLC-based control systems, protective relays, and integrated power distribution equipment. Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Electrical Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in PLCs, switchboards, and hardwired control systems. This role requires both engineering design capability and field troubleshooting expertise. The ideal candidate must be comfortable troubleshooting energized and legacy electrical control systems in compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA safety standards, performing retrofits, and implementing PLC/HMI modifications when required. This position involves regular travel with a mix of design, redlining drawings, commissioning, and real-world field diagnostics in critical facilities Key Responsibilities Design and develop electrical control systems for switchboards and power distribution equipment Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs. Configure and troubleshoot HMIs Interpret, create, and redline electrical schematics and wiring diagrams Troubleshoot energized and legacy control systems in compliance with electrical safety standards. Retrofit and upgrade legacy switchboards and hardwired control systems Diagnose PLC logic issues, communication faults, and integration problems Support modernization projects including breaker control upgrades and system expansions Perform system testing, commissioning, and startup support Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and field service teams Travel to job sites as required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical controls engineering Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting Experience configuring and modifying HMIs Strong knowledge of hardwired control systems Ability to read, interpret, create, and redline electrical schematics Experience working with low-voltage power distribution equipment Experience troubleshooting legacy systems and performing system retrofits Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Preferred Experience Experience with UL 891 or UL 1558 switchboards Experience in data centers, hospitals, marine, or other critical power environments Familiarity with protective relays (GE, SEL, Schneider, etc.) Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN Commissioning and startup experience Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Health insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Performance-based growth opportunities Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engineering projects

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