Power Plant Control System Hardware Engineer

Siemens Energy - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alpharetta, GA

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Power Plant Control System Hardware Engineer at Siemens Energy is responsible for providing hardware engineering design for power generation equipment and digitalization. The role involves a mix of back-office project activities and on-site support for installation and commissioning of control system cabinets, ensuring effective evaluation and modernization of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of Distributed Control System (DCS) for new and modernization installations, I/O list preparation.
• Cabinet Layout and IO channel/card assignment.
• Basic and detailed engineering of DCS system Control cabinets.
• Heat load calculation for DCS/PLC cabinets.
• Interconnect Drawing between cabinets.
• Network design and developing the drawing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited university in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years experience in Manufacturing, testing and HW Engineering.
• Working HW knowledge on new unit Siemens Energy Gas turbines and Steam turbines, BOP HW standards.
• Proficient with Siemens Energy DCS -T3000 and Siemens S7 based system.
• Hands on knowledge on AutoCAD Electrical, COMOS, E-Plan.
• Experience with DCS, PLC HW design is preferred.
• Controls Modernization HW engineering is preferred.
• A self-motivated teammate with strong problem-solving skills.
• Task oriented with excellent time management; always willing to learn!

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DCS, PLC HW design is preferred.
• Controls Modernization HW engineering is preferred.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave