Power-Gen Controls Hardware Engineer - Hybrid (12-mo)

NES Fircroft; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer for power-generation projects in the Greater Atlanta area. The role supports design, development, testing, and installation of control-system hardware for gas turbines and other power-generation applications.

This 12-month W2 contract-to-hire, hybrid position may require onsite attendance for design reviews, FATs, and project activities. Relocation-friendly candidates with DCS/PLC hardware and cabinet experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Design experience for industrial control panels or cabinets.
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC hardware and analog/digital I/O.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to develop I/O lists, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of cabinet heat-load calculations and power distribution.
• Familiarity with Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, Profibus, and TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and third-party system integration.
• Familiarity with UL 508A, CSA, or related industry standards.
• Background in power generation, oil and gas, manufacturing, or industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Design DCS and PLC control cabinets for power-generation projects
• Review customer specifications and identify project requirements and risks
• Develop I/O lists and perform I/O channel allocation
• Select PLC/DCS hardware, I/O cards, power supplies, and cabinet components
• Perform cabinet heat-load and other electrical design calculations
• Create electrical schematics, loop drawings, and installation documentation
• Support site surveys, design reviews, FATs, installation, and commissioning
• Integrate third-party systems with DCS and PLC platforms
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering and manufacturing standards

Skills

Control cabinets

DCS/PLC hardware

I/O lists/Loop drawings

Electrical schematics

Heat-load calculations

Industrial networking

Third-party integration

UL/CSA standards

Power generation background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer for power-generation projects in the Greater Atlanta area. The role supports design, development, testing, and installation of control-system hardware for gas turbines and other power-generation applications.

This 12-month W2 contract-to-hire, hybrid position may require onsite attendance for design reviews, FATs, and project activities. Relocation-friendly candidates with DCS/PLC hardware and cabinet experience are encouraged to apply.