Senior Control Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Electric Hydrogen and contribute to our mission of decarbonizing the world by developing and maintaining control system documentation for large-scale electrolyzer systems. As a Senior Control System Engineer, you will be responsible for specifying and designing instrumentation systems, collaborating on PLC and SCADA-based control systems, and supporting the full safety lifecycle for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). You will work onsite/hybrid in San Jose, CA or remotely from Houston, TX, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. This role requires extensive experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for industrial applications and proficiency in developing and interpreting related documentation. Electric Hydrogen offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for industrial applications such as oil & gas, water treatment, or chemical processing
• Proficient in developing and interpreting instrumentation documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, I/O lists, control narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices
• Experience implementing or supporting Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including SIL calculations, SIF lifecycle documentation, and participation in PHA/LOPA processes
• Familiarity with PLC and SCADA platforms and industrial control architectures, including I/O and communication protocols
• Knowledge of process instrumentation technologies, valve and transmitter specifications, and experience interfacing with vendors for design and procurement

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices for large-scale electrolyzer systems
• Specify and design instrumentation systems, including preparation of datasheets, wiring schematics, and technical documentation to support procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of PLC and SCADA-based control systems, including I/O definition, logic development, and integration with process equipment
• Support the full safety lifecycle for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including participation in PHA/LOPA reviews, SIL determination, and development of SIF documentation and testing procedures
• Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure instrumentation and controls meet functional requirements, safety standards, and compliance criteria
• Provide field and commissioning support for instrumentation and controls, including startup troubleshooting, loop checks, and system validation

Benefits

• An equity grant
• Time off programs
• A $75/month cell phone allowance
• A 4% employer 401(k) match
• 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• A discretionary bonus