Gas Turbine Software Engineer Halian International - 3.5 Alpharetta, GA Job Details Full-time | Contract $55 - $80 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication MATLAB Software engineering Industrial automation Customer service Interpreting technical drawings Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) Digital circuit design C Proportional, integral & derivative (PID) control loop tuning PLC networking Electrical Engineering Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication Electrical control system design Full Job Description We are seeking a Gas Turbine Control Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support control software for gas turbine and power generation systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial controls, DCS/PLC systems, control logic, software development, and automation, with direct gas turbine experience preferred. This role involves working closely with engineering, project management, customers, and field-service teams to develop control solutions from engineering design through testing, commissioning, and production support. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain control software for gas turbine and power generation systems. Translate customer requirements, P&IDs, process narratives, and control diagrams into DCS/PLC control logic and HMI functionality. Develop and modify control logic, sequencing, monitoring, alarms, and operator interfaces. Support turbine performance, efficiency, startup, shutdown, and protection control algorithms. Participate in software and control-system design reviews with customers, project managers, and engineering teams. Develop and execute software validation and functional testing. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), including testing with simulation or closed-loop environments. Troubleshoot control-system and software issues and identify root causes. Support equipment commissioning, startup, field testing, and customer troubleshooting. Work with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and project engineering teams. Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, and engineering deliverables. Provide technical support and training to customers and field-service personnel when required. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, control software, industrial automation, or related engineering. Strong understanding of control systems, automation, and control theory. Experience with DCS, PLC, HMI, or SCADA systems. Experience developing or modifying industrial control logic. Experience with PID/control algorithms, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and instrumentation. Programming experience in one or more of C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages. Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, or similar. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control diagrams, and engineering specifications. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with engineering, customers, and cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with gas turbine controls or turbine control systems. Experience with gas turbine governor/control systems. Experience with turbine startup and shutdown algorithms. Experience with hydraulic valve positioners, servo systems, LVDTs, or related turbine instrumentation. Experience with hydraulic trip and overspeed protection systems. Experience with turbine vibration monitoring systems. Experience with lube oil, control oil, turning gear, or related turbine auxiliary systems. Experience with gas turbine simulation and closed-loop testing. Experience with FAT, commissioning, startup, and field support. Experience in power generation, energy, or industrial automation. Familiarity with SAMA diagrams and control-system design methodologies. Willingness to travel for customer support, commissioning, or testing as required.

Pay:

$55.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person