Controls Design Engineer - Gas Turbines

OFS; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OFS is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize control systems for gas turbines used in power generation or industrial applications. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the control systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical, Control, or Mechanical Engineering, and experience in control system design, with knowledge of control theory, PLC programming, and real-time systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in control system design for gas turbines or other rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with gas turbine operation and thermodynamics is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control algorithms for gas turbine control systems.
• Create detailed control system design documents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate control systems with hardware and software.
• Analyze system performance data to optimize control strategies.
• Conduct simulations and testing of control systems.
• Support troubleshooting during turbine commissioning and operation.

Skills

Control theory

PLC programming

Real-time systems

Simulation and modeling tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Summary

The Controls Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing control systems for gas turbines used in power generation or industrial applications. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the control systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control algorithms and system architectures for gas turbine control systems.
• Create detailed control system design documents, including specifications, schematics, and functional descriptions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to integrate control systems with turbine hardware and software.
• Analyze system performance data to optimize control strategies for efficiency, reliability, and emissions.
• Conduct simulations and testing of control systems using specialized software tools.
• Support troubleshooting and provide technical expertise during turbine commissioning, startup, and operational phases.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Stay updated on advancements in control technologies and gas turbine engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in control system design for gas turbines or other rotating machinery.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, PLC programming, and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with gas turbine operation and thermodynamics is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration and documentation.