Quest Global Manufacturing

Controls Engineering-Steam Turbine & Plant-27NA.4Q26-Senior Lead Engineer

Quest Global Manufacturing$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Steam Turbine, HRSG, Boiler, or BOP Controls
  • Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, or plant control systems
  • Hands-on experience in logic development and sequencing
  • Familiarity with PID loops, interlocks, and protection logic
  • Experience in testing and validation processes like FAT/SAT/SWAT
  • Strong understanding of operational processes and plant auxiliaries
  • BS/MS in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Control Systems, or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify control logic and sequencing for steam turbine and BOP systems
  • Develop interlocks, permissives, alarms, and protection logic
  • Conduct functional logic testing and system validation
  • Review and clarify engineering documentation such as P&IDs and cause-and-effect diagrams
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies prior to software implementation
  • Support commissioning activities and troubleshooting alongside site teams
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for requirements clarification and execution

Benefits

  • Comprehensive industry-standard benefits
  • Complied with regional policies
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

We are looking for Control System Engineers with strong experience in Gas Turbine Controls development. The role requires expertise in control logic design, sequencing, interlocks, protection logic, testing, validation, and commissioning support for gas turbine applications.

Candidates should have strong understanding of gas turbine operation and processes along with hands-on experience in DCS, PLC, or turbine control platforms. Experience with GE Mark VIe is preferred. However, candidates with relevant gas turbine controls experience on other control platforms are welcome.

Job Description

We are looking for Control System Engineers with strong experience in Steam Turbine, HRSG/Boiler, and Balance of Plant (BOP) Controls development. The role requires expertise in control logic design, sequencing, interlocks, protection logic, testing, validation, and commissioning support for power generation applications.

Candidates should have strong understanding of steam cycle operation, plant process behavior, and auxiliary systems along with hands-on experience in DCS, PLC, or plant control platforms.

Experience with turbine or plant control systems is preferred. However, candidates with relevant controls engineering experience in Steam Turbine, HRSG, Boiler, or BOP applications on other industrial control platforms are also encouraged to apply

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and modify control logic and sequencing for Steam Turbine, HRSG, and BOP control systems
  • Develop interlocks, permissives, alarms, trips, and protection logic
  • Work on control loops, functional logic testing, and system validation
  • Review control philosophy, P&IDs, signal lists, cause-and-effect diagrams, and other engineering documents
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies before software implementation
  • Support software testing, FAT, SAT, SWAT, and commissioning activities
  • Support startup, commissioning, remote troubleshooting, and issue resolution in collaboration with engineering and site teams.
  • Coordinate with customers, stakeholders, and internal engineering teams for requirements clarification and execution
  • Support software upgrades, modifications, and technical improvements in plant controls applications
  • For Lead Engineer role: guide team members, review technical deliverables, and ensure quality execution


Work Experience

Required Skills
  • Strong experience in Steam Turbine / HRSG / Boiler / BOP Controls
  • Hands-on experience in logic development and sequencing
  • Good knowledge of DCS / PLC / plant control systems
  • Experience in PID loops, interlocks, permissives, alarms, and trip logic
  • Experience in testing, validation, FAT / SAT / SWAT
  • Good understanding of steam turbine operation, HRSG/boiler process controls, plant auxiliaries, startup/shutdown sequences, and protection philosophy.
  • Experience in commissioning / startup support is an advantage
  • Familiarity with modern turbine / plant control systems is preferred
  • Familiarity with simulation tools, virtual controllers, or model-based validation environments is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • Ability to work with cross-functional and global engineering teams

Education Qualifications: BS/MS (Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline)

Selection Criteria (Important Note)

Selection Criteria (Important Note)

This is a core controls engineering role. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in logic development and turbine/Plant process control. Applicants whose experience is limited solely to SCADA/HMI support or graphics development without a background in control logic and sequencing will not be considered.

Benefits

Benefits best in industry complied with regional policies.

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
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