PROJECT ENGINEER / TURBINE CONTROLS

85-95United States Florida OrlandoContract Power Generation, T&D T&D Desired Skills & ExperienceWorking knowledge of gas turbine and generator controls and auxiliaries including one or more of the following platforms:GE Speedtronic MKV / MKVIeEmerson OvationWoodward Turbine ControlsAftermarket PLC Based Gas Turbine Control SystemsGE EX2000/2100 and Basler DECS Excitation systems Possess the ability to develop, modify and/or fully comprehend the following types of documentation:One-Line DiagramsThree-Line DiagramsControl SpecificationsDevice SummariesConnection DiagramsPiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs)Electrical Process design including specification and selection of: Electrical and Control components, Low Voltage Power distribution (480 VAC/120 VAC) and electrical control devices and instrumentation.Electrical design of packaged industrial control systems including panel layout, wiring diagrams, and power distribution.PLC logic generation, testing, and troubleshooting. A-B ControlLogix platform preferred.MCC / Motor Controls and VFD design including component selection and programming / configuration.AutoCAD Electrical design and creation of connection drawings.Working understanding of typical industrial codes, including: NEC, UL 508A, CSA, ASME, ANSI, NFPA 70E, ISA, and OSHA.4-year Accredited Degree in Engineering Preferred. Industry experience, Associate’s Degree, and/ or Military training with desired experience will be considered. Estimated travel is 20-30%Role: The Controls Project Engineer shall provide leadership, direction, and functional support Creation of preliminary design, drawings, and cost estimating for Proposal support;Provide controls expertise in support of Sales and Customer inquiries;Design lead for PLC based A-B ControlLogix platform control system orders;Application engineering and supporting calculations for engineered equipment and system components;Detailed Electrical layout and connection drawing creation, review, and approval;Project costs versus budget tracking and control;Timely completion of all project orders, including addressing critical path issues;In process system build support for rapid resolution of issues;Factory testing and validation of system performance;Customer interface for all technical project issues;Provide technical and process improvement (through direct reporting) to the VP of Engineering.Duties & Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:Creation and preparation of cost estimates and proposals;Creation, Review, and Approval of Electrical and Control Panel fabrication drawings using AutoCAD design software;Review and Approval of general arrangement, routing, fabrication details, component location, and instrumentation diagrams using AutoCAD design software;Review and ensure the project design and work packages fulfill all requirements of customer specifications. Proactively identify and get clarification on any discrepancies;Generation of Project Bill of Materials including drawings, specifications, and documents for procurement of materials, equipment, and services;Prepare Vendor fabrication packages including Bill of Materials, Drawings, Testing Requirements, and any project specific requirements to complete work;Collaborate with all employees to prove process and technical integrity;Conduct interval and final checks on work-in-process;Perform project closeout, with focus on lessons learned;Site installation supervision, system commissioning, and startup. Responsibilities include:Accuracy of financial estimates and budgets;Ensure projects are completed according to project plan, schedule, bills of materials, drawings, and specifications;Provide project coordination and in-process quality controlTrack and Provide status of projects, including issues and highlights, during design, fabrication, and installation phases.Communications and Collaboration Must communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, to a variety of stakeholders. He/she will disseminate clear and concise technical reporting essential for the products/projects and its team members and stakeholders.Fiscal Responsibilities Fiscal responsibilities include managing a budget for projects with interface with project management and direction of the senior management. He/She fulfills these duties drawing from a working knowledge of basic revenue models and cost-to-completion projections/budgets.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.