Advanced Controls Engineer

Saige Partners•Pittsburgh, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking to add two new positions for a Senior and/or Advanced Controls Engineer to their team. This is a Direct Hire role offering a full relocation package for candidates outside the Pittsburgh area. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future is required. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years for a Senior role, 9+ years experience for Advanced demonstrating progressive engineering experience in the power generation industry
Strong experience designing, implementing, or commissioning control systems using Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
Willingness to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with the ability to travel up to 20% within North America
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex power generation projects
Deep familiarity with thermal or conventional power plant systems, operations, and modernization initiatives
Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards, best practices, or product strategy

Responsibilities

Own the full application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects
Deliver high quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, quality, reliability, schedule, and performance
Provide strong technical leadership and direction to internal teams (local and global), customers, architect/engineering (A/E) firms, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on system design, technical requirements, and project objectives
Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to strengthen technical capabilities, develop best practices, and mentor less experienced engineers across the organization
Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning
Develop and track engineering plans and contribute to monthly project status reporting
Identify, recommend, and help implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and products
Collaborate closely with project management, customers, and A/E firms to manage technical risks and resolve challenges
Support technical reviews, customer presentations, and proposal development as needed for strategic projects