The Junior Control Systems Engineer – Turbine Automation and Protection supports the design, implementation, and commissioning of control and protection systems for gas and steam turbines used in marine propulsion, auxiliary power generation, or industrial applications. The role focuses on automation logic, control hardware/software integration, instrumentation, and safety interlocks essential for reliable and efficient turbine operations.
Assist in the design, development, and configuration of control and protection systems for marine or industrial turbine units.
Support programming and testing of turbine automation logic using PLCs, DCS platforms, or OEM-specific controllers (e.g., Woodward, Siemens T3000, Allen-Bradley).
Participate in configuring HMI/SCADA systems for turbine status visualization, alarms, and control functions.
Contribute to the integration of sensors, actuators, governors, overspeed protection devices, and vibration monitoring systems.
Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning of control systems.
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, control narratives, loop sheets, and I/O lists.
Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on instrumentation and control hardware during installation or live operations.
Ensure compliance with marine and industrial control standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, IEC 61508, ISO 13849, API 612/670).
Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams on system integration and performance tuning.
Turbine Control and Protection Systems (Start/Stop Sequences, Load Sharing, Safety Trips)
PLC/DCS Programming and SCADA Integration
Instrumentation for Pressure, Temperature, Vibration, and Speed Monitoring
Interfacing with Turbine Governors, Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems, and Remote Monitoring Units
Support for Testing, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting Activities
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field.
0–3 years of relevant experience in control systems engineering, preferably in rotating machinery, marine automation, or power generation.
Basic understanding of PLC/DCS systems, ladder logic, and industrial automation protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
Exposure to industrial control hardware and software (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Woodward, Yokogawa, or GE Mark VIe).
Familiarity with reading P&IDs, control loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Internship or co-op experience in turbine automation, marine systems, or power plant controls.
Knowledge of overspeed protection and vibration monitoring systems (e.g., Bently Nevada 3500).
Experience with test equipment such as signal simulators, loop calibrators, and multimeters.
Programming knowledge in scripting or engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C for embedded systems).
Awareness of control system cybersecurity best practices (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST standards).
Split between office-based control design work and on-site field support for commissioning or maintenance.
Occasional travel to shipyards, test beds, offshore platforms, or client sites.
PPE required when on test floor or marine installations.