Principal Control Systems Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate the technical execution of complex power generation projects, with a primary focus on power plant control systems.
- Design and program both hardware and software solutions for power plants, concentrating on instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to deliver high‑performance, reliable outcomes.
- Contribute to engineering proposals by defining technical scopes, estimating schedules, and planning resources.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors through structured processes such as Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings.
- Engage in travel of approximately 15–30% to support project needs and client engagement.
Requirements
- 10–20+ years of experience in controls, electrical, and instrumentation.
- Subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: steam turbine controls, gas turbine controls, and/or balance‑of‑plant systems.
- Strong knowledge of DCS and/or PLC systems, including programming and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork through effective communication and collaboration with peers, management, and clients.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15–30% locally and domestically.
- Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Engineering degree or related technical field (preferred qualification).
Benefits
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
- HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
- Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
power plant control systemshardware solutionssoftware solutionsinstrumentationcontrol systemselectrical systemsDCS systemsPLC systemssteam turbine controlsgas turbine controls
Soft Skills
teamworkeffective communicationcollaborationproactiveresourcefulhighly motivated
Certifications
engineering degree