Controls ITO Engineer

Quest Global; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Controls ITO Engineer to support power plant retrofit projects, performing site data collection, aligning proposals with engineering design, and ensuring accurate budgeting.

The role requires 3–6 years in controls engineering, strong PLC/HMI knowledge, and on-site travel up to 50%. On-site work in Greenville, SC or Longmont, CO with US citizen/green card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 3-6 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or power plant field operations.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, instrumentation) and electrical drawings (schematics, P&IDs).
• Ability to perform physical site audits and translate observations into actionable engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Site Data Collection & Audits: Travel to power plants and customer sites to conduct physical walkdowns, gather legacy system data, verify hardware/I/O, and collect critical inputs required for engineering retrofit designs.
• Engineering & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with the customer sales team to review proposals, understand retrofit scope, and plan upcoming on-site data collection activities.
• Technical Support & Documentation: Translate site findings into clear design inputs and documentation to support engineering departments, helping standardize ITO offerings and drive accurate project budget allocations.
• Customer Collaboration: Interact directly with customer representatives on-site to understand product concerns, discuss updates, and ensure alignment between customer needs and engineering deliverables.
• Quality & Issue Resolution: Track site concerns, technical issues, and data discrepancies; support root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving initiatives to improve future retrofit execution.
• Project Reporting: Provide progress updates to the Controls ITO Team Manager regarding site visits, deliverables, and potential site-level risks.

Skills

PLC & HMI

Instrumentation

Electrical drawings

Site audits

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Who We are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 5 0 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

As a Controls ITO Engineer, you will be a key member of the global Controls ITO team, focused on executing site data collection and supporting engineering design for power plant retrofit projects. You will work closely with customer sales teams, engineering departments, and external clients to ensure accurate on‑site inputs are gathered, proposals are properly aligned, and retrofit projects are set up for accurate budgeting and seamless execution.

• Site Data Collection & Audits: Travel to power plants and customer sites to conduct physical walkdowns, gather legacy system data, verify hardware/I/O, and collect critical inputs required for engineering retrofit designs.
• Engineering & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with the customer sales team to review proposals, understand retrofit scope, and plan upcoming on‑site data collection activities.
• Technical Support & Documentation: Translate site findings into clear design inputs and documentation to support engineering departments, helping standardize ITO offerings and drive accurate project budget allocations.
• Customer Collaboration: Interact directly with customer representatives on‑site to understand product concerns, discuss updates, and ensure alignment between customer needs and engineering deliverables.
• Quality & Issue Resolution: Track site concerns, technical issues, and data discrepancies; support root cause analysis (RCA) and problem‑solving initiatives to improve future retrofit execution.
• Project Reporting: Provide progress updates to the Controls ITO Team Manager regarding site visits, deliverables, and potential site‑level risks.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience: 3-6 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or power plant field operations.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, instrumentation) and electrical drawings (schematics, P&IDs).
• Ability to perform physical site audits and translate observations into actionable engineering data.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills; capable of representing the company professionally during customer-facilitating site visits.

Pay Range

$75,000 to $90,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on‑site position located in Greenville, SC or Longmont, CO

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel to power plants and customer sites as needed (Estimated travel: ~50%).

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizen or Green Card required.

Benefits

Option 1: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability