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Control System Engineer

GenSystems Power Solutions
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Job description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop gas turbine control schemes and main control programs, ensuring alignment with operating requirements, safety standards, and project specifications.
  • Perform control system software development, configuration, and testing using dedicated tools or PLC platforms.
  • Lead or participate in integration testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Execute and support on-site commissioning, startup, tuning, and troubleshooting of gas turbine control systems.
  • Provide ongoing technical support during project execution and operational phases.
  • Ensure compliance with project documentation, quality standards, and engineering processes.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and project management teams to resolve technical issues and achieve project milestones.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of control logic, system architecture, and engineering best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Solid understanding of gas turbine operating principles, thermodynamics, and control theory.
  • 2 years of experience in power generation, utility operations, industrial rotating machinery, or related mechanical systems.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems used in power generation
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, 3D models, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
  • Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience working with electric utilities, EPC firms, or OEMs in the power generation sector.
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, API, ISO, and utility-specific requirements.
  • Familiarity with power plant operations, mechanical system integration, and performance testing.
  • Prior experience supporting cross‑functional engineering, manufacturing, or field service environments.

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