Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Engineer — DCS Modernization Lead

Worley Group, Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc is seeking a Principal Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Engineer in Reading, PA to lead modernization projects and optimize turbine-generator control systems. The role requires deep experience with relay-to-DCS migrations, Emerson Ovation, and SCADA/DCS platforms, with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.

You will guide control system upgrades, develop design documentation, and ensure alignment with IEEE 1010 standards while coordinating with operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• Experience migrating legacy hydroelectric relay controls to modern DCS.
• Strong knowledge of turbine-generator operation and control interfaces.
• Experience with plant operations, troubleshooting, and modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operating issues and develop corrective actions.
• Lead modernization projects replacing relay-based systems with DCS.
• Develop control narratives and sequence-of-operation documents.
• Review and validate control logic and I/O databases.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and readiness reviews.

Skills

Control system engineering

Relay-to-DCS migration

Emerson Ovation

SCADA and DCS platforms

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Emerson Ovation

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Worley Group, Inc is seeking a Principal Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Engineer in Reading, PA to lead modernization projects and optimize turbine-generator control systems. The role requires deep experience with relay-to-DCS migrations, Emerson Ovation, and SCADA/DCS platforms, with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.

You will guide control system upgrades, develop design documentation, and ensure alignment with IEEE 1010 standards while coordinating with operations and