Engineer I, Control Systems

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Lake Mary, FL

About The Position

The Control System Engineer develops engineering designs, performs engineering reviews, and configures and tests control systems to meet code, contract, and schedule requirements for Mitsubishi Power projects in the Americas. The role primarily supports control systems for large-frame industrial gas turbines in simple-cycle and combined-cycle operation with steam turbines. Its scope may expand to other plant control systems in the future. The position also includes customer training and remote and on-site technical support, including support for manufacturing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or at least 5 years of relevant controls experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with industrial control systems used in power generation, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, APC, OPC/Modbus, and related communication protocols.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of networking concepts; experience with DIASYS Netmation or other DCS/PLC platforms is highly preferred.
Experience with control system and panel design, including equipment selection and layout, I/O module selection and assignment, and control system retrofits.
Familiarity with applicable U.S. and international codes and standards, including UL 508A, NFPA 70/79, CSA C22.1, IEC 60204-1, and NEMA standards.
Knowledge of industrial control system cybersecurity requirements, including NERC CIP and IEC 62443.
Programming and automation knowledge using C# and/or Visual Basic .NET.
Experience with electrical design tools, including EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel.
Knowledge of power plant processes, operations, and control system design, including HMI graphics and high-performance graphics.
Experience with control logic development, including Function Block Diagrams and control narrative preparation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the core competencies of being action oriented, a change champion, customer-focused, committed to developing self and others, and accountable through ownership.
Design, review, and enhance control systems, including developing new concepts and modifying existing systems.
Configure Mitsubishi control systems, including HMI displays, databases, and associated components.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Project Management, customers, suppliers, and contractors to meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
Develop requests for quotation (RFQs) and technical requirements to support equipment procurement and vendor coordination.
Support control system manufacturing and quality activities, including inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Support field installation, startup, and commissioning of Mitsubishi control systems at customer sites.
Troubleshoot equipment and control system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective solutions.
Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and quality requirements during engineering and field activities.
Prepare technical reports documenting system conditions, actions taken, troubleshooting results, and recommendations.
Deliver classroom and on-the-job training for Mitsubishi control systems and provide additional technical support as required.