Combustion Turbine Automation Engineer (CO)
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Job Summary
Combustion Turbine Automation Engineer (CO)
Full-time
Mounds View MN
Pay
$105000 - $140000 / year
Description
Excel Engineering is seeking a team-oriented highly motivatedCombustion Turbine Automation Engineerfor our Client in Denver CO. We offer full service Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.
Since 1990 Excel Engineering has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions to achieve our clients business objectives.
Excel Engineering is seeking a driven professional with hands-on experience in combustion turbine platforms and deep expertise in Emerson Ovation and GE Mark IV control systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead commissioning upgrades and system integration across complex generation assets supporting safe energization load control and long-term reliability. If you thrive in fast-paced field environments and excel at solving technical challenges across SCADA relay protection and turbine automation we want to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead automation system commissioning upgrades and troubleshooting for combustion turbine platforms
- Configure validate and optimize control logic on Emerson Ovation and GE Mark IV systems across turbine generator and balance-of-plant assets.
- Perform startup tuning and load testing of turbine automation systems including overspeed protection synchronization and voltage regulation.
- Design and implement CT/PT circuits breaker logic and trip schemes for generator protection and switchgear integration.
- Support SCADA RTU and PLC integration for turbine and generator control systems including legacy migrations and modernizations.
- Commission and calibrate Schweitzer SEL relays GE Multilin devices and Basler Automatic Voltage Regulators.
- Apply advanced knowledge of relay protection schemes including sync-check relays phase shift transformers and Y-Accepter components.
- Configure and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs) lube oil systems and air start systems for turbine support equipment.
- Review and interpret one-line diagrams control wiring and relay settings to ensure compliance with utility standards and safe energization.
- Lead instrumentation and controls demolition and retrofit efforts for Power Generation facilities.
- Lead loop checks functional testing and energization of new or modified equipment including punch list development and turnover documentation.
- Translate client requirements into actionable scopes of work coordinating with engineering/operations team to ensure delivery.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes standards and client specifications throughout all project phases.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service oriented approach continuous improvement and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced challenging and rewarding environment Excel Engineering is for you!
Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status marital status or status with regard to public assistance.
In our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply please contact human resources at
Education
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in: Electrical Chemical Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years experience as an Automation Engineer in the Power Generation industry.
Skills Applicable to the Role
- Emerson Ovation control system configuration logic validation and troubleshooting
- GE Mark IV turbine control system commissioning and upgrade support
- Schweitzer SEL relay programming
- PLC programming (Allen Bradley ControlLogix Mitsubishi Diasys GE Cimplicity)
- Proficiency in interpreting and redlining P&IDs one-line diagrams and control schematics.
- Familiarity with commissioning protocols FAT/SAT procedures and turnover documentation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Professional PE registration or ability to obtain such is preferred.
- Willingness to Travel up to 20%
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
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