Senior Controls Engineer

About the role

Custom Solutions is looking for a motivated, creative, high-performing Sr Controls Engineer to join the Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream team. The Engineering Value Stream is a dynamic project execution environment where you and your mentor will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to support our customers and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is an engineer with experience in electrical hardware design and software programming/testing to control electro-mechanical systems. This position requires coordinating with various organizations within Solar Turbines, including direct interface with external customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are imperative.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems.
• Create primary deliverables including electrical schematic drawings and control software (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Perform software testing using simulation software to understand system operations.
• Collaborate with an Engineering Value Stream of up to 10 other engineering disciplines.
• Support field personnel during commissioning and resolve safety-critical risk assessments.
• Travel to support customer design review meetings, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) meetings, and support installed equipment in the field.

A sense of urgency, organizational skills, and the ability to work well with a team while paying attention to detail and focusing on quality are critical. The role involves managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills

Top candidates will have:

• Educational and/or experience-based exposure to electrical equipment design and control software for PLC applications.
• Direct experience with programming PLCs and Windows-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems (a plus).
• Knowledge of Turbomachinery Electrical Loop Schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Control Systems (highly desired).

Pay

Summary pay range: $112,704.00 - $169,056.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer, etc.).
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health lifestyle programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.