Senior Hydro Controls Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
52 days ago
Salary
$128.7K - $167.3K / year
Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Lead engineering efforts for retrofit solutions within the North American hydro power industry.
• Design and develop Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems.
• Interpret technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control solutions.
• Program and adapt control logic styles, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams.
• Work with electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration.
• Configure and adapt PLC and HMI software for custom applications.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commission systems at customer sites.
• Develop control narratives and hardware/software test procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for hydro-related control systems and plant operations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in controls and automation.
- Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems.
- Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems.
- Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3.
- Ability to serve as the primary technical contact for customers.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically to support projects.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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