Gas Turbine Projects Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 5,646,000 - 8,156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Gas Turbine Controls Engineer to lead hardware and software controls engineering for turbine projects. You will work with major OEMs to implement Ovation control logic, test with simulators, and prepare documentation for system qualification.

You will also support installation, commissioning, and post- installation service activities, coordinating with the US lead engineer and field teams. Strong English communication and travel willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in control & instrumentation, power or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in gas turbine control hardware and software development.
• Experience working for a major turbine manufacturer or turbine controls vendor.
• Gas turbine control algorithm knowledge (e.g. fuel governor, sequencing, auxiliaries).
• Experience with ISA/SAMA logic symbols, P&ID.
• Proficiency with configuring database, logic and HMIs on DCS platforms (Ovation, INFI 90, T3000, Mark V/VI, DIASYS).
• Gas turbine process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Execute hardware & software controls engineering.
• Technical evaluation of bids for specifications.
• Develop/review BOMs, network architecture, GA drawings.
• Technically support vendor selection and Ovation control logic.
• Test and document Ovation system with Gas Turbine Simulator.
• Develop narrative control documents for turbine operation, alarms, and trips.
• Conduct SDR & FAT with the customer.
• Provide installation and commissioning support to field service.
• Provide post-installation customer service support.
• Coordinate with US lead engineer for design and graphics.
• Track project budget, progress, and quality with regular reporting.

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Project Engineering:

• Execute Hardware & Software Controls engineering.

• Technical evaluation of bid for specifications.

• Develop/review Bill of materials, network architecture, GA drawings

• Technically support vendor selection.

• Implement the Ovation control logic and graphics for the Gas Turbine control system.

• Test, verify and document using Gas Turbine Simulator that the Ovation control system performs to specification.

• Develop the narrative control document describing the gas turbine unit operation and its associated alarms and trips.

• Conduct the Hardware & Software Design Review (SDR) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with the customer.

• Provide Installation and Commissioning Support to field service team.

• Provide post-Installation Customer Service Support.

• Participate in project internal and customer Kick of Meeting (KOM)

• Co-ordinate with US lead engineer for design/implementation of control and graphics

• Track project budget, progress & quality of the projects and ensure periodic reporting to front offices.

Field Services:

• Preparing site execution plans with help of project manager
• Leading the site team for Ovation system power up, redundancy and I/O testing
• Maintaining protocols for loop check, device check and panel charging
• Leading the site team for Analog and Binary Device testing and fault finding
• Engaging with customer and vendors on technical aspects of site commissioning and report the progress and flags the roadblocks and challenges to site manager or project manager.
• Fault diagnosis of Ovation system, network system, and various communication interfaces like OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial etc.
• Loop and device checking and necessary modifications in the logics, graphics, and database as per customer /site requirements
• Working closely with engineering team for troubleshooting of HW/SW (e.g. controllers, modules, link modules etc.)
• Commissioning for commercial operation
• Customer facing and preparation of site report
• Coordination with vendors and front offices

Who You Are:

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. You should be able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding.Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish as per business needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in control & Instrumentation, power or electrical engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Gas Turbine Control System hardware and software development, implementation, testing and validation.

• Experience working for a major turbine manufacturer or turbine controls vendor (e.g. GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, ABB, Alstom, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, etc.).

• Gas Turbine control algorithm knowledge (e.g. Fuel Governor, Sequencing and Auxiliaries, AGC, Isochronous and Droop controls etc.).

• Experience with ISA and SAMA logic symbols, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams.

• Proficiency with configuring database, logic and HMIs of one or more DCS platforms (e.g. Emerson Ovation, ABB/Bailey INFI 90, Siemens T3000, GE Mark V/ VI, Mitsubishi DIASYS Netmation, Invensys, Woodward Micronet etc.).

• Gas Turbine process knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

• Ability and willingness to travel as may be required

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical documents.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.