Controls Design Engineer - Gas Turbines in United

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Design Engineer - Gas Turbines

Job Summary:

The Controls Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing control systems for gas turbines used in power or industrial applications. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the control systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control algorithms and system architectures for gas turbine control systems.
• Create detailed control system design documents, including specifications, schematics, and functional descriptions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to integrate control systems with turbine hardware and software.
• Analyze system performance data to optimize control strategies for efficiency, reliability, and emissions.
• Conduct simulations and testing of control systems using specialized software tools.
• Support troubleshooting and provide technical expertise during turbine commissioning, startup, and operational phases.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Stay updated on advancements in control technologies and gas turbine engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in control system design for gas turbines or other rotating machinery.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, PLC programming, and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with gas turbine operation and thermodynamics is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration and documentation.