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Senior Engineer – Controls Engineering
Power Innovation. Lead the design and integration of plant-wide control systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and integrating control systems for plant operations, with a strong focus on compliance with safety and engineering standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Control System ProgrammingPLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA ExperiencePower System Controls and SEL ApplicationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringTwelve to Fifteen Years Engineering Experience
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Hard Skills
Control System IntegrationControl Narratives DevelopmentSystem Logic DesignCause-and-Effect MatricesNetwork Architecture DesignTroubleshooting Control SystemsTesting and OptimizationP&IDs and InstrumentationCommissioning ExperienceEPC Project Experience
Soft Skills
Technical DirectionCollaboration with TeamsLeadership in Design Reviews
Tools & Technologies
Allen-Bradley / FactoryTalkAVEVA (Wonderware)OPC UADNP3IEC 61850
Certifications & Qualifications
PE LicenseMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Natural GasData CentersPlant-Wide Control SystemsBattery Energy Storage SystemsPower Management Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design and integration of plant-wide control systems
- Design and integrate Balance of Plant, generator and turbine controls, Power Management Systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Develop and review control narratives, system logic, cause-and-effect matrices, and network architectures
- Provide technical direction to control system integrators, vendors, and OEM partners
- Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations
- Troubleshoot, test, and optimize control systems to improve reliability and performance
- Lead design reviews, Management of Change, and system implementation activities
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to deliver integrated plant solutions
- Define control system architectures, solve integration challenges, and bring critical facilities online safely and efficiently
Requirements
What you’ll need- Staff: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university
- Staff: Twelve (12)–fifteen (15) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry
- Senior: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university
- Senior: Eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry
- Experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Control system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Allen-Bradley / FactoryTalk and AVEVA (Wonderware)
- Experience with power system controls and SEL applications
- Knowledge of industrial networking and OT/IT integration
- Knowledge of OPC UA, DNP3, and IEC 61850 communications
- Experience with P&IDs, instrumentation, and control system commissioning
- Experience with large capital projects and EPC environments
- Approximately 25% travel, with increased travel during commissioning and startup
- Preferred: PE License
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
Comp & perks- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent)
- Fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups
- Wellness support
- Paid volunteer time
- Company matching for causes