Industrial Controls Engineer

Company: Dallas
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Industrial Automation Systems Engineer

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Power Generation Technology Operations

Top Three Skills:

Advanced VMWare vSphere ecosystem management (vSAN, ESXi, vCenter)

Industrial automation systems integration and troubleshooting (ABB, GE, Emerson, Siemens)

Critical infrastructure cybersecurity implementation and maintenance

Location: Onsite daily at power generation facilities across the greater Las Vegas, NV area

Position Type: 6-Month Contract to Hire

Location Requirements: Local candidates within 1-hour commute of Las Vegas (Henderson, North Las Vegas, Paradise, Spring Valley, Boulder City, Summerlin)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Systems Engineer to join our power generation technology operations team serving 2.4 million electric customers across the greater Las Vegas region. The ideal candidate will manage critical technology infrastructure across 9 power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of our industrial automation systems.

This role requires daily onsite presence at various power generation facilities depending on operational needs and scheduled maintenance requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for the seamless integration, maintenance, and security of essential automation technology that keeps our power generation capabilities running efficiently.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain computer networking, server management, and operating systems to ensure continuous and reliable operations across multiple power generation facilities



Perform comprehensive system assessments and diagnostics on automation systems from industry-leading vendors including ABB, GE Automation, Emerson Ovation, Emerson EDS, Aveva PI and PI Vision, Rosemont Solutions, Siemens, and Rockwell

Collaborate with operations and technical staff on troubleshooting and engineering solutions to maintain seamless integration of industrial automation systems

Manage motor control circuits, power supplies, PLCs, and other essential automation components

Handle installation and configuration of system hardware and software, including deployment process oversight and management of upgrades and updates

Implement robust information security measures including antivirus management, whitelisting, blacklisting, and configuration management

Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity standards and safeguard critical infrastructure against potential threats and vulnerabilities

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with VMWare vSphere ecosystem, including vSAN, ESXi, and vCenter



Demonstrated understanding of networking fundamentals including switches, firewalls, routers, and network ports (TCP, UDP)

Proven experience in server management (both hardware and software)

Proficiency in operating systems deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and patching

Experience implementing and supporting software patching, antivirus management, whitelisting, blacklisting, and configuration management

Familiarity with network and system monitoring, security event monitoring, and incident response

Ability to travel between multiple power generation facilities in the greater Las Vegas area on a daily basis

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in time-sensitive situations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Dell Servers



Hyper-V experience

Scripting capabilities with PowerShell or Python

Previous experience in power generation or utility environments

Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance requirements

Experience with industrial control systems in critical infrastructure

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in various power plant environments, which may include exposure to noise, heat, and industrial equipment



Capability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between multiple facilities

Application Process

Qualified local candidates within a one-hour commute of Las Vegas are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience with industrial automation systems and critical infrastructure technology management.

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