What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join our Building and Places Group in Houston, TX.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Automation and Controls Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

You will regularly interface with clients and multidisciplinary project team members
You will serve as I&C engineer for projects ranging from minor control system upgrades to major new system designs and installations within the municipal and industrial client spaces
You will be responsible for the review of design documents including the following:

Shop level drawings for control panel designs
Review instrument installation details
Detailed (OT) and (IT) Network Architectures and Riser Diagrams
SCADA System architecture

You will provide detailed network design, including fiber optics, to interconnect various network systems
You will provide basic first-line IT network support to assist with planning, configuration, and troubleshooting of network and computer equipment along with various associated software
You will recommend various software packages and implementations to achieve the needs of the organizations supported
You will coordinate with contractors and vendors during network and computer equipment installations and repairs
Oversee the management and integration of automation projects throughout the entire project life cycle
Prepare project submittals, O&M Manuals, Testing and Commissioning plans
Prepare as built and record documents at project completion
Responsible for maintaining UL certifications
Responsible for procurement and inventory services
You will prepare project bids and construction estimates
You will have the ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs
You will have the ability to travel to client locations as projects assignments require approximately 40% of your time

Education | Experience:

A strong technical background with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and building instrumentation and control systems is preferred
A four-year degree in a technical or engineering related field is required, electrical or controls engineering is preferred
A licensed professional engineer (PE), or ability to attain licensure is preferred
Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit BIM, and MS Office suite is required
Proficiency with network IP addressing, VLANs, and inter VLAN routing as well as configuration and basic support of equipment, hardware, and software is required
Experience with fiber-optic planning and networks is preferred
Experience with Fortinet network equipment is preferred
Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project is required
Experience designing water and/or wastewater process control systems is preferred
Previous experience with procurement processes and inventory management is preferred
Experience with ISA standards and recommended practices is preferred
Familiar with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework design requirements is a plus
Must be able to work independently and to coordinate with team members in other offices
Must have strong troubleshooting skills and capable of supporting system installation activities on a project site.
OSHA Safety training preferred
Be physically capable of lifting 40lbs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Houston, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000

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