Pre-NTP Controls Engineer

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AES Indiana is in the process of developing and building several generation projects to meet increasing demand driven by data center growth in the service area of AES Indiana. The immediate focus will be the technical development of at least one CCGT power plant of approximately 650 MW with a second CCGT a strong possibility. There will be several other generation projects that will also be developed to bridge the growth of demand until the first CCGT comes online in 2033/2034.

The Pre-NTP Controls Engineer will be responsible for managing the development of the controls design of the projects. The duties will include working within Generation Development Team for the development of the Technical Specifications and the EPC Contracts for the projects while employing the technical expertise of Owner’s Engineers and other consultants to assist. These development responsibilities will span from initial Feasibility Studies and technology selection to development and signature of the EPC Contracts. This role could develop into an controls engineering management or Project Engineering Manager role for the execution of the projects also.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Safety Leadership in all aspects of the Project.

• Be responsible for the development of the controls systems design for the projects including:

a. Review/define/approve overall control philosophy for the projects

b. Review/select/approve of the overall integration design of the plant’s controls systems

c. Review/define the metering and associated interfaces (gas, electrical interconnection, and other utilities)

d. Review/specify control requirements for subsystems including PLC integration

e. Select preferred suppliers of DCS and other control systems

• Manage the integration with AES Indiana metering and interconnection (AES Indiana T&D) to ensure alignment with the overall project controls design.

• Develop, review and collaborate with Owner’s Engineers and other SMEs on the electrical design details in the Technical Specifications

• Review of the controls design for operational consistency and standards within AES Indiana.

Studies and Experience:

• BS Degree in controls engineer or equivalent degree in engineering / or other relevant technical area required.

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in plant and industrial controls systems

• Proven experience in technical design (with operational experience is preferred) including the design of large CCGT and other generation projects.

• Ideal candidate has construction and commissioning experience for conventional generation (fossil fuel) projects

• Experience in reading and understanding project schedules and project schedule principles

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ electrical design and/or construction experience

• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with Mark VI and Emerson Ovation control systems is strongy preferred.

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