Automation & Controls Engineer

Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock

Other Engineering
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 23, 2025
Description

We are ERock!

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability.

Enchanted Rock’s dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive the nation’s most dependable microgrids — all while producing significantly lower to zero carbon emissions than traditional diesel backup generators. Enchanted Rock solutions provide 24/7/365 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable worry-free, reliable power for businesses. The Enchanted Rock solution brings together patented technologies, advanced dual-purpose microgrid designs and integrated end-to-end services. The Power is On and we keep it on.

What you’ll do…

As an A&C Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with Senior Engineers to develop, test and deploy programable Logic Controller (PLC) programs, ensuring seamless automation and control of electrical systems and equipment across various industrial settings.
  • Designing intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, empowering operators to efficiently monitor and manage generation and industrial processes.
  • Contributing to the design and development of hardware components, including sensors, actuators, and control systems, adhering to global industry standards and ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Conducting rigorous testing and meticulous debugging of PLC programs and hardware systems, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
  • Creating and maintain comprehensive documentation of PLC programs, hardware design, and systems configurations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and streamlined project management.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assist in the execution of automation and control projects, providing technical support during the process of system integration, and post-implementation phases.

You’ll make an Impact by:

Working closely with the System Integration Team, you will be instrumental in maintaining the high reliability of microgrid generation systems. This role involves collaboration with various Enchanted Rock business units, including ER Electric, Ops, and Management, to develop and sustain operational plans from site construction through equipment lifecycle. You'll also liaise with the Microgrid Control Center to ensure Enchanted Rock meets customer demands for on-demand electricity.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you:

  • Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve challenges in automation systems effectively.
  • Have excellent knowledge of electrical theory, wiring, terminations, and hands-on experience with low voltage and medium voltage systems.
  • Have excellent abilities to collaborate efficiently with team members.
  • Are a self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of tasks.
  • Have a collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas and support team goals.
  • Have the capacity to prioritize and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
Requirements

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or related field.
  • Familiarity with PLC programming concepts (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagrams and structured text) and hands-on experience in HMI/SCADA development.
  • Competence in at least one programming language (e.g., ladder logic, function block, structured text) is preferred.

Your Rewards!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Wellness Programs and Incentives
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
  • Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays

Do you have what it takes to join the Enchanted Rock team? Send us your resume today. Be yourself and keep it useful, funny, and cool!

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Enchanted Rock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”