Principal Control Systems Engineer - Power Plants

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a talented and driven Principal Turbine Control Systems Engineer to join their growing team of experts in the electric power generation sector. In this senior-level role, you will lead the execution of complex projects focused on turbine control systems and collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure project success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of complex projects that power communities and industries
• Focus on turbine control systems and support other team members with power generation related projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the technical aspects of engineering projects
• Design and program both hardware and software systems, ensuring high performance and reliability
• Contribute to the development of engineering proposals, including defining technical scopes, estimating schedules, and planning resources
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure project success through structured processes such as Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings
• Communicate effectively and resolve issues in real time to deliver exceptional results

Requirements:

• 10-20+ years of experience in turbine controls, electrical, instrumentation, and power plant controls
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: Steam Turbine Controls, Gas Turbine Controls, Burner Management Systems (BMS), Combustion Controls, Balance of Plant
• Process expert in combustion and/or steam turbines
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC Systems and programming of DCS/PLC systems
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating effective communication skills and collaboration with peers, management, and the client
• Ability and willingness to travel 15-30% locally and domestically
• Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated to achieve in budget and on time project success/completion
• Engineering Degree or related field