Control System Engineer

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The Control System Engineer is responsible for developing engineering designs, performing engineering reviews, and configuring and testing Control Systems that meet code, contract, and schedule requirements for projects in the Americas. This role focuses primarily on Control Systems related to large frame industrial gas turbines in simple cycle and/or combined cycle operation with Steam Turbines. Additionally, the engineer will provide customer training and support both remotely and on-site.

The scope may expand to other control systems within the plant in the future.

• Work with applications, estimation, and sales groups to develop new business proposals.
• Design and review new design concepts and assist in developing new control systems.
• Maintain and modify existing control systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers, operations engineers, purchasers, sales & marketing, and other internal staff.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, project management, and other relevant authorities within cost and time-constrained environments.
• Understand and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards of the country where work is undertaken.
• Develop RFQs for purchasing equipment.
• Support manufacturing and inspect control systems, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Support Field Operations in performing on-site installation of control systems.
• Provide start-up commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting support for equipment failures, determine root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports regarding conditions, required actions, and obtained results.
• Travel overnight (at least 10%) by land and/or air.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Experience in Control Logic and Control Panel Design.
• Proficiency in EPlan, Programming, PLC, DCS, UL508A, NFPA, NERC, HMI, and Control Logic.
• Experience with advanced process control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), OPC/Modbus, and SCADA.
• Basic knowledge in networking concepts.

• Familiarity with USA/International codes and standards such as UL508A, NFPA 70 & 79A, CSA C22.1, IEC, NEMA.
• Knowledge in industrial Control Systems Cyber Security requirements like NERC CIP and IEC.
• Experience with Control System and Panels design, including equipment selection, equipment layout, and I/O Module selection and assignment.
• Control System retrofit experience.
• Computer programming language knowledge using C# or Visual Basic .Net.
• Experience with EPLAN's Electric P8 and Pro Panel software.
• Working knowledge of power plants process, operation, and control system design.
• Experience with HMI Graphic Creating Tools and High-Performance Graphics.
• Experience with Control Logic programming using Function Block Diagram and Control narrative preparation.

The work environment is a multi-disciplined engineering office. The Control System team consists of 11 full-time employees, 2 interns, and 6 remote resources from the Philippines. The role includes a collaborative atmosphere with various team members and stakeholders.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many the Fortune 500.

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