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Insight Global

Senior Controls Engineer

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What they do

An Energy Engineer designs and develops technologies that produce and store energy, particularly energy from sustainable sources such as wind and solar power. Develops ways for existing buildings and systems to become more energy efficient. May specialize in one type or field of energy production.

$113,442 / year median in North Carolina

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support Distributed Control System (DCS) development, testing, startup, and commissioning activities for major power generation projects. This role will begin as a controls engineering position focused on DCS programming, logic development, graphics development, software testing, and simulator validation before transitioning into a site-based startup and commissioning role. The ideal candidate will have a strong controls engineering background, hands-on DCS experience, and the ability to support both engineering and field commissioning activities. Candidates should be comfortable working in a hybrid engineering environment initially and later supporting long-term onsite startup assignments at power generation facilities. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements 8+ years of controls engineering, DCS, startup/commissioning, or power generation experience Hands-on Distributed Control System (DCS) experience Emerson Ovation programming experience Control logic development and graphics development experience Experience supporting software FAT, simulator testing, and system checkout Strong troubleshooting skills involving controls hardware, software, networks, and communications Power generation, gas plant, or industrial controls experience Ability and willingness to transition into full-time field commissioning assignments Strong communication and coordination skills Combined cycle power plant startup and commissioning experience GE gas turbine startup or commissioning experience Siemens, GE, ABB, Honeywell, or other DCS platform experience PLC and instrumentation experience Industrial networking experience Controls change management experience EPC contractor coordination experience Experience leading startup and commissioning activities NERC CIP or industrial cybersecurity exposure

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance