The Junior Control Systems Engineer – Turbine Governor/Trip Logic supports the development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control and protection systems for steam and gas turbines. The engineer will work under the guidance of senior engineers to assist in control logic programming, hardware configuration, system testing, and documentation for turbine governor systems and emergency trip logic circuits.
This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a strong interest in automation, rotating equipment control, and turbine operation.
Assist in configuring, testing, and commissioning of turbine control systems (e.g., Woodward, Siemens, GE Mark VIe, Allen-Bradley).
Support the development of control logic for speed/load governing, fuel valve modulation, and overspeed protection.
Participate in HMI and PLC/DCS programming tasks under supervision.
Support the design and review of trip logic and protection schemes for turbine overspeed, vibration, lube oil failure, or high exhaust temperatures.
Help document and verify permissive/interlock diagrams, safety instrumented functions (SIFs), and trip matrixes.
Assist in loop checks, simulation testing, and system integration testing (SIT) of turbine control panels.
Perform fault-finding and diagnostic support during commissioning or operation-related control issues.
Support post-trip investigations to analyze cause and recommend control-related corrective actions.
Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of control system manuals, wiring diagrams, function block descriptions, and I/O lists.
Ensure work complies with relevant safety and industry standards (e.g., IEC 61131, NFPA 70, API 670, SIL).
Participate in internal training sessions on turbine operation, PID tuning, trip logic, and control system architecture.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and control system upgrades by capturing lessons learned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Mechatronics, or related field
Control systems or automation electives preferred
Experience:
0–3 years in a controls or automation-related role (internship/co-op experience acceptable)
Exposure to turbine systems or rotating machinery is a plus
Basic knowledge of PLC/DCS programming languages (ladder logic, function block, structured text)
Familiarity with control panel components (relays, I/O modules, sensors, trip relays)
Understanding of PID loops, process instrumentation, and safety interlocks
Exposure to control platforms such as GE Mark VIe, Siemens T3000, Woodward Micronet, or Allen-Bradley is a plus
Eagerness to learn complex control systems and turbine dynamics
Strong documentation, attention to detail, and analytical skills
Ability to work under supervision in field and office settings
Effective communication and teamwork mindset