GT Automation & Control Engineer / GT Automation & Control Engineeress
Ansaldo Energia Switzerland AG - April 30, 2025
Join Our Team as a GT Automation & Control Engineer
As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia operates as a full-cycle integrated provider. We specialize in building turnkey power plants on greenfield sites, leveraging our own technology along with independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.
We invite you to strengthen our team in Switzerland (Baden) with your expertise and experience.
Your Scope of Work
Your responsibilities will include overseeing the control system hardware, electrical power sub-distribution systems, instrumentation solutions, and tailored protection/monitoring systems for heavy-duty gas turbines. You will focus on engineering and project execution in close cooperation with our suppliers.
Your Tasks
Define the technical requirements for control system hardware and electrical power sub-distribution apparatus for the gas turbine and its auxiliary systems.
Determine control system and bus network architectures.
Design electrical power sub-distribution panels.
Identify appropriate instrumentation solutions for temperature, pressure, level, mass/volume flow, and fuel gas composition measurements.
Design I&C and low voltage power loops (sensors, cabling & shielding, junction boxes) for field instrumentation, drives, and actuators.
Specify and configure dedicated monitoring systems and associated sensors (supervision of bearing vibration, combustor flame, pulsations, and shaft speed) and integrate them within the gas turbine control system.
Customize automation and control system scope according to client requirements.
Prepare technical purchase specifications.
Monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Accompany factory acceptance tests.
Support site erection and commissioning activities, as well as handover to after-sales service.
Your Profile
Degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering.
Professional experience in design and project execution of automation systems in the power or process plant engineering sectors.
Familiarity with relevant design directives, codes, and standards: LV Directive (2014/35/EU), LV switchgears (IEC 61439), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), and Explosive Atmospheres (IEC 60079). Knowledge/experience in Functional Safety (IEC 61508) is a plus.
Proficient with engineering tools for electrical and process automation (preferably EPLAN).
Strong commitment to delivering quality work on time and within budget.
Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Team player with excellent communication skills.
Fluent in English; proficiency in German is advantageous, and knowledge of Italian is a plus.
Your Benefits with Us
Collaborating with passionate professionals.
Contributing to environmental sustainability.
Engaging in challenging and rewarding work.
Working with innovative and exciting products.
Interacting with international colleagues.
Enjoying flexible working conditions.
Being located in a charming city rich in culture and history, in the heart of Switzerland, close to metropolises like Zurich and Basel.
If you are interested in being part of a forward-thinking company, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
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