Tetra Tech

Electrical Controls Engineer (Houston, TX)

Tetra Tech$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or related technical degree preferred.
  • 5-15 years of related instrumentation and controls experience.
  • Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity within 60 days preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial control systems and related technologies.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25% for on-site support.

Responsibilities

  • Create electrical system design documents and specifications.
  • Develop control systems design documents using relevant software tools.
  • Design control system network architectures (optional).
  • Review and approve project drawings for compliance with specifications.
  • Evaluate electrical and control system drawings and blueprints.
  • Redline technical drawings and maintain documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant electrical codes and standards.
  • Perform electrical load calculations and short circuit analysis.
  • Prepare cost estimates and project timelines.
  • Support factory and site acceptance tests.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options available.
  • Comprehensive dental, health, life, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) participation.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Performance bonus opportunities.
  • Focus on career growth and training.
Full Job Description
Tetra Tech currently has an opening for an Electrical Controls Engineer with 5 to 15 years of experience to lead the design, development, and commissioning of electrical and PLC/SCADA control systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities. This role will serve as a technical lead to oversee control system architecture, instrumentation design, and system integration while supporting clients in the Texas market.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Create electrical system design documents including equipment specifications, single line diagrams, and conduit and cable design.
  • Create control systems design documents including P&IDs, loop drawings, I/O wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and installation details, using MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and Visio.
  • Ability to design control system network architectures, including Ethernet IP, fiber optics, network switches, routers, and firewalls. (Optional)
  • Review and approve project drawings and documents to ensure they meet company and client specifications.
  • Evaluate and understand electrical and control system drawings, using knowledge of industrial control systems, 4-20mA, HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer Protocol), and Fieldbus.
  • Redline technical drawings and documents.
  • Adhere to NEC (National Electric Code), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), ISA (International Society of Automation), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), and OSHA codes.
  • Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drops, and short circuit analysis.
  • Prepare cost estimates, project status reports and project timelines.
  • Perform and support FAT (factory acceptance test), IO checkout, loop tests, functional tests, and SAT (site acceptance test).


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or related technical degree is preferred.
  • 5-15 years of related instrumentation and controls experience. Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to attain reciprocity in 60 days is preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel is required. Approximately 25% over night travel may be required to support startup and troubleshooting activities.


Benefits:
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid time off
  • Performance Bonus
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Training


WHY TETRA TECH

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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