Principal Engineer - Control Systems

Major Responsibilities

• Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of control system components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
• Develops conceptual designs for Control Systems engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
• Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules
• Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
• Captures and coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of on Control Systems aspects of the work

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to develop logic diagrams and control philosophies for equipment and system operation on combined cycle power plants
• Ability to optimize selection and sizing of control valves for steam, water and gas services
• Ability to select and specify instrumentation for measurement of process parameters including temperature, pressure and flow for steam, water and gas services
• Experience with layout and design of control rooms and control room HMI equipment
• Working knowledge of control system design codes and standards including ISA, IEEE, and ASME
• Ability to work with and read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Experience with SCADA and DCS programming for power plant control systems

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering or closely related field and 13-15 years of relevant experience
• Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on control systems design for combined cycle fossil power plants