Senior Principal Controls Engineer Jobs in Texas

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

DSI, Dynamic System a Quanta company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to own the design, development, and integration of hardware drawings and software components needed to deliver complete, fully functional building automation systems on assigned projects. Develops installation drawings and configures site-specific program parameters to meet DSI standards and contract requirements, serving as the senior technical resource on complex controls scopes.

• Review plans, specifications, and proposals on complex projects and prepare engineering plans; collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers and contractors during design; maintain project databases and job records
• Generate CAD control drawings and project submittal drawings, and select controllers, products, and end devices needed to execute required control sequences
• Guide software specialists and field technicians in developing custom control programming and databases; support design, programming, debugging, simulation, parameter configuration, and testing of control system software
• Design, develop, and verify graphics files per project requirements; follow up throughout and at the close of a contract to confirm approved modifications were implemented
• Design and complete LAN/WAN configuration, including BACnet integration and other requirements for full system integration
• Apply open-protocol control products and solutions to support multi-vendor HVAC control
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced controls engineers

• Two-year technical degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technologies (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of software applications experience in building or process controls
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including sequences of operation, product literature, programming manuals, and specifications
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency
• Solid knowledge of building mechanical/electrical equipment, HVAC control applications, and related hardware/software products
• Familiarity with common networks and network topologies
• Working knowledge of BASIC or another programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BACnet and open-protocol multi-vendor HVAC control integration
• Bachelor's degree in Controls, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience mentoring junior controls engineers or technicians

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training, professional development, and support for licensure/professional association dues
• Performance-based bonus opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.