ENCSDP25 - EN Control Systems Designer Prof. (Control Systems Design)

Overview

ESS-204 Job Title: Control Systems Designer

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: August 2025

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will provide operational supervision, technical guidance, and leadership within a medium-sized design group supporting complex engineering projects across multiple industries. You will be responsible for overseeing the development of 2D and 3D CAD models, control system layouts, and construction drawings, while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines design expertise with team management and project coordination responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide designers and drafters in developing detailed designs and 2D/3D CAD models for control systems projects.
• Assign work, set schedules, and determine staffing needs to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of layouts, study drawings, and construction deliverables.
• Develop work plans and schedules including estimating material quantities, staffing needs, and design deliverables.
• Review, endorse, or prepare technical reports and progress documentation.
• Supervise the preparation of material requisitions and bid evaluations.
• Monitor design activities for compliance with applicable codes, engineering practices, and design standards.
• Conduct job site visits to resolve design issues and interpret drawings.
• Manage scope changes, design documentation, and technical client communications.
• Support the implementation and standardization of design procedures and drafting protocols.
• Maintain current knowledge of CAD tools and client-standard applications (BSAPs).
• Coordinate and facilitate training and performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
• Engage with project engineers, procurement teams, vendors, and clients to resolve design or technical issues.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in a job-related engineering or scientific discipline or completion of specialized design/drafting courses with equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience in control systems design, drafting, and personnel management.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, engineering documentation, drawing interpretation, and CAD standards.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SmartPlant, MicroStation, etc.).
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering codes, regulatory standards, and industry design practices.
• Familiarity with bulk material procurement processes and quantity tracking.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and team coordination skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using the company's Standard Application Programs (SAPs) or similar project management tools.
• Previous experience leading control systems design teams on large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or process-related projects.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills to represent the discipline in project meetings or technical discussions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction services.
• Contribute to transformative infrastructure and industrial projects around the world.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth.

Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS Inc.) is a Cincinnati based certified MBE. Since 2002, ESS Inc. has been providing health and safety, engineering, environmental technical and management services to businesses throughout the United States.