Turbine Controls Design Engineer

Role Overview

As a Turbine Controls Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and integrating moderately to highly complex control systems tailored for power generation applications, including aeroderivative gas turbines. Your role spans project leadership or support, close collaboration with cross-functional teams—especially Project Managers—and the preparation of detailed design documentation and software. Ensuring all outputs comply with relevant standards, project demands, and workplace health and safety guidelines is critical.

Key Duties

• Develop and integrate turbine control systems within power generation environments.
• Lead or contribute to engineering projects, working collaboratively with various departments.
• Create and maintain design documents and software, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Support commissioning phases and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and actively participate in professional knowledge sharing.
• Research and assess emerging technologies to enhance system functionality and dependability.
• Occasional domestic travel (approximately 10-15% annually) for customer training and system commissioning.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering recognized by Engineers Australia or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of four years’ experience specializing in power generation control systems.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and skilled in interpreting schematics and various technical diagrams such as P&IDs and digital logic diagrams.
• Experienced in industrial control programming and knowledgeable about industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EGD, and OPC.
• Must have personal transportation and legal right to work in Australia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek support or escalate issues.
• Direct experience programming Function Block Diagrams (FBD).
• Familiarity with gas turbine control systems, protection mechanisms, and operational requirements.
• Understanding of conductor specification standards AS3000 and AS3008.
• Experience in designing and securing industrial managed networks.
• Hands-on familiarity with Woodward’s controllers such as MicroNet, Flex500, and the 505 series.

Workplace Benefits

• Eligibility for annual performance-based cash bonuses.
• Compensation for overtime work along with premiums for remote travel.
• Support for further study and professional development, subject to terms and conditions.
• Employer contributions to retirement funds compliant with Australian laws.
• Generous leave provisions covering annual, personal/carer’s, compassionate leaves, and public holidays as per legal and company policy.
• Access to internal training programs facilitated by international experts.