Control Engineer

Job Summary

Department:

Turbine Controls SW/HW Engineering The Gas Turbine Control Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of control software for Gas turbines.

This role requires a deep understanding of control systems, software engineering, and Gas turbine operations.

Gas Turbine

Control software have a strong background in control theory, software development, and experience with industrial automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system Hardware for power plants.
• Review customer specification and determine project deliverables, identify potential risks.
• Evaluate of Distributed Control System (DCS) for new and modernization installations, I/O list preparation.
• Participate in Site surveys, Design review meeting, site readiness meeting, factory acceptance testing.
• Develop IO list and IO channel allocation.
• Basic and detailed engineering of DCS system Control cabinets.
• Heat load calculation for DCS/ PLC cabinets.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers.
• Participate in the Site installation supervision of control system hardware
• Conceptualize the control design and present it to customer as part of customer design review.
• Prepares and updates engineering documentation including installation work packages.
• Create Loop drawings Field instrumentation.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in control systems and software engineering.
• Guides the designing, developing, and implementing very complex hardware solutions while adhering to manufacturing capabilities.
• Working knowledge on DCS, PLC hardware and I/O types.
• Working knowledge on Connectivity of thirdparty systems with DCS which includes DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP and Profibus.
• Basic knowledge of IT networking for Distributed Control system (DCS)/ PLC applications
• Working knowledge on AutoCAD Electrical.

Skills required

• Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Digital and Analogue circuits design knowledge
• Knowledge of Engineering Process and power plant application.
• Working knowledge on DCS, PLC hardware and I/O types.
• Working knowledge on Connectivity of thirdparty systems with DCS which includes DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP and Profibus.
• Basic knowledge of IT networking for Distributed Control system (DCS)/ PLC applications
• Working knowledge on AutoCAD Electrical.
• Industry standards like UL 508A, CSA, API standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in control Hardware for industrial applications, preferably in the energy sector.
• Experience with industrial automation systems and PLC hardware
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC).
• Willingness to travel for site commissioning and support activities.

Pay range between $60hr to $80hr.

Pay rate depends on skillset, education, and experience.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering

Industries

Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing