Controls Engineer I

SUMMARY: Controls Engineers are responsible for the design, develop and implementation of Instrumentation and Controls Systems for Gas Turbine Packages and EPC Projects. Controls Engineers are responsible for all phases of the project lifecycle including development, hardware specification, system integration, field installation & start up, design improvements, maintenance and support. All products and designs must comply with industry codes and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and maintain control system software (PLC, HMI and Device Settings)

- Produce design drawings including schematics, specifying parts, and creating Bills of Material for Gas Turbine Packages and EPC Projects

- Design and perform calculations for equipment selection, panel design

- Perform evaluations and maintenance of existing equipment and systems.

- Participate in engineering processes, and implement lessons learned and continuous improvement.

- Support personnel during assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment in the shop and in the field.

- Interact with Clients and Contractors to communicate and achieve project design requirements.

- Write project specifications and equipment/instrumentation datasheets.

- Review and approve vendor-submitted material, drawings, manuals, etc.

- Participate in design improvement efforts to reduce cost and increase performance.

- Provide technical support for sales/commercial teams.

- Ensure products are designed and maintained in compliance with industry codes and standards.

- Actively work with other staff to perform different tasks while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management as required to meet the project goals and objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associate’s degree in electrical engineering (or related degree), or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably with a gas turbine OEM.

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of industry standards

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of gas turbine packaging, rotating equipment, EPC/BOP design.

- Demonstrate basic ability in control systems (Delta V, Siemens, Allen Bradley)

- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software.

- Other skills: Good communication and personal skills.

COMPETENCIES:

- Adaptability

- Integrity

- Customer focus

- Innovative

- Self-motivator

- Sound engineering judgment

- Organizational skills

- Oral and written communication skills

- Cost-conscience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Occasionally required to stand, sit and walk.

- Occasionally required to step up and down, climb ladders up and down to equipment level.

- Occasionally required to use light tools and multi-meter.

- Frequently required to talk or hear.

- Occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and/or electrically charged circuits.

- Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.