Controls Engineer - Steam Turbine

If you are an engineering professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a critical industry, we have an exciting opportunity for you! 

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! 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 


* 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—including Generator Excitation, Mechanical Retrofits, Installation Design, Combustion Turbine Controls, Vibration Monitoring, and Field Service—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

Who You Are:


* You develop and project a can-do attitude.

You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.

You build customer relationships.

For this Role You Will Need:


* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent


* 2+ years of relevant experience (in controls and automation)


* Proficiency in computer aided design software


* A strong desire and curiosity to understand the way things work


* Strong, quick, and creative troubleshooting skills in a technical and mechanical setting


* Ability to travel up to 30% to support projects (domestic and possibly some international)


* Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:


* 5+ years experience with controls and automation, preferably with steam turbines


* Experience as a Controls Engineer, working with PLC’s and/or DCS, Ovation preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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