Controls Lead Engineer

Quest Global; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider seeks a Lead Engineer specializing in designing systems for gas turbines and industrial machines. Responsibilities include procuring and validating monitoring equipment, testing for compliance, and ensuring software modifications meet standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in PLC/DCS programming and advanced control algorithms is essential. The role involves approximately 30% travel to client sites across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the job offered or a related position.
• Demonstrable knowledge of PLC/DCS Programming and Advanced Control Algorithms.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA Engineering and network diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Design vibration monitoring systems for industrial motors.
• Procure review and validation for monitoring equipment.
• Test and qualify equipment for heavy machines.

Skills

Requirements Engineering & Traceability

Advanced Control Algorithms

HMI/SCADA Engineering

P&ID-Driven Control Logic Development

PLC/DCS Programming

GE Mark Vie ST programming

System Validation & Simulation

Modbus RTU/TCP

Network diagnostics for distributed control architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

ToolboxST

CIMPLICITY

Ovation DCS

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Job description

Position Title

Lead Engineer

Location

175 Addison Rd, Entrance A, Windsor, CT 06095 and unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S.

Position Responsibilities

Design vibration monitoring and protection systems for heavy duty gas turbines, steam turbines and heavy industrial rotatory machines. Procure review and validation for vibration monitoring and protection equipment. Test and qualify equipment for machine monitoring equipment’s for industrial grade heavy equipment. Design, implement, and commission control loops as per site requirements for control new unit jobs as well as software upgrades. Leverage ToolboxST, CIMPLICITY for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator and Compressor code control software coding, simulation, and approvals as per standards and contractual requirements. Review of control philosophy, P&I diagram, instruments list, flow chart. Review and report all device discrepancies between P&IDs, signal lists and other relevant inputs before software implementation. Perform controls software modifications for Power Generation Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator and Compressor.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, or related field, PLUS five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related position. Experience must include demonstrable knowledge of: Requirements Engineering & Traceability; Advanced Control Algorithms incl. override controls for GT/ST/HRSG/BOP systems; HMI/SCADA Engineering incl. navigation logic in GE Cimplicity, Ovation Studio, & custom object libraries; P&ID-Driven Control Logic Development; PLC/DCS Programming; ST programming on GE Mark Vie (ToolboxST); Ovation DCS; Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms; Configuration of RTDs, thermocouples, differential/ultrasonic flowmeters, vibration probes, load cells, actuators, MOVs, & motor starters w analog/digital I/O mapping; wiring per IEC 60204 / IEEE 602 standards; FAT/SAT verification; System Validation & Simulation; validation per API 670 / IEC 61508 SIL; Modbus RTU/TCP; Profibus DP/PA; OPC DA/UA configuration, & network diagnostics for distributed control architectures. Travel to unanticipated client locations, throughout the U.S., approximately 30% as required. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

To apply, please email resume to [e-mail]. Reference job code 28290.0266.