SpaceX Starlink

Manager, Automation & Controls Engineering (Power Generation & Utilities)

Starbase, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 hours ago

ProcurementAutoCADCadencePLCElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsManual TestingLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPE LicenseSCADA

About the role

You will scale both the team and the systems as Starship production and launch cadence increase.

Responsibilities

Own the automation and controls engineering scope for all power generation projects and assets (gas turbine simple cycle, combined cycle, and steam turbine systems), including DCS/SCADA architecture, PLC systems, turbine control interfaces, instrumentation, and control networks - from control philosophy through commissioning and ongoing reliability.
Own controls and electrical integration for utility-scale and low-voltage electrical power systems, including switchgear, protection and metering, plant electrical distribution, and power system controls in compliance with NFPA 70/70B/70E, NESC, and IEEE standards.
Lead mechanical and electrical balance-of-plant (BOP) controls scope across power generation assets - fuel gas systems, HVAC, fire protection, compressed air, cooling water, and auxiliary systems.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of automation and controls engineers and technicians
Review and approve control philosophy documents, I/O lists, control narratives, single-line diagrams, electrical/pneumatic schematics, cause-and-effect diagrams, and control panel designs produced by the team and by EPC contractors/vendors.
Drive standardization of control system architecture (DCS/PLC/SCADA), cybersecurity posture, documentation, and engineering practices across power generation and utility facilities to enable design reuse and faster deployment.
Own field commissioning support for automation, controls, and electrical systems, including loop checks, functional testing, protection testing, start-up, and hand-off
support root-cause investigations and reliability improvements across operating assets.
Develop SOWs, negotiate, and manage contractor work as needed to support power generation and utility build-out.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of automation and controls engineers and technicians; scale the team in line with power generation capacity growth and Starship production/launch rate targets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related engineering field.
3+ years of experience directly managing or leading a team of engineers (and preferably technicians).
Working knowledge of electrical power systems (utility-scale and low-voltage), switchgear, protection, metering, and their interface with automation and controls.
Experience designing or reviewing industrial electrical control panels and electrical schematics.
Direct experience with gas turbine or combined-cycle power plant controls (turbine control systems, HRSG controls, plant-wide DCS integration, and BOP controls).
Experience with utility-scale electrical power systems controls, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
Experience with water treatment plant automation, wastewater systems, industrial gas/fuel gas systems, or process cooling systems supporting power generation.
Experience designing and commissioning PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in high-reliability industrial or power environments.
Familiarity with major industrial platforms (e.g., Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, SEL) and Ignition SCADA.
Experience with IEC 61131 programming, industrial networking (IT/OT), and major industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, etc.

Skills

Demonstrated hands-on experience with DCS and/or PLC/SCADA platforms used in power generation or heavy industrial applications.

Visa & Work Authorization

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