Controls Engineer - Steam Turbine

Emerson Electric • Cranberry Township, PA

73d • Hybrid

About The Position

Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading controls automation company that provides applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plant sectors. Based in our Cranberry Township, PA location, you will be part of the Turbine Solutions group, using our Ovation control system software and databases to build customized steam turbine control logic solutions for our customers in the power generation industry. Join our dynamic team and leverage your expertise to tackle challenging projects that shape the future, drive innovation, and deliver solutions where they're needed most!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• No less than 2 years of professional experience in process control programming, with experience using Ovation control logic or another major process control platform such as Siemens, GE, Rockwell, ABB, Honeywell
• A strong capacity to learn quickly by observing and collaborating with experienced engineers
• Robust troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support projects
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience with controls and automation, preferably with steam turbines
• Having experience with process control systems in the context of power generation
• Prior experience in roles involving responsibility for steam turbine control logic, whether in operations, design, or development

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with a team of Turbine Controls engineers to design and implement control strategies for steam turbines from various manufacturers
• Serving as the technical lead for the turbine governor scope on multidisciplinary projects
• Developing control narratives based on governor logic
• Creating detailed commissioning plans to guide field personnel through steam turbine start-up procedures
• Leading Factory Acceptance Tests with end users to demonstrate and validate governor functionality
• Coordinating with other engineering teams to deliver integrated, customer-focused solutions
• Providing technical support to Field Service teams to ensure successful turbine commissioning
• Interpreting control logic from multiple turbine control vendors and integrating optimized strategies within Ovation control systems
• Reading and understanding electrical and hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, fabrication drawings, and mechanical blueprints

Benefits

• Flexible, competitive benefits plans
• Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees