GT Automation & Control Engineer / GT Automation & Control Engineeress

Ansaldo Energia: 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 proprietary technology and independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service capabilities.

We are looking to strengthen our team in Switzerland (Baden) by welcoming a skilled professional to fill the role of GT Automation & Control Engineer. This position involves a broad scope of work including control system hardware, electrical power sub-distribution systems, instrumentation solutions, and dedicated protection/monitoring systems for heavy-duty gas turbines. You will focus on engineering and project execution while collaborating closely with our suppliers.

Your Tasks

• Define technical requirements for control system hardware and electrical power sub-distribution for the gas turbine and its auxiliary systems.
• Determine control system and bus network architectures.
• Design electrical power sub-distribution panels.
• Define instrumentation solutions for temperature, pressure, level, mass/volume flow, and fuel gas composition measurements.
• Design I&C and low voltage power loops (including sensors, cabling & shielding, junction boxes) for field instrumentation, drives, and actuators.
• Specify and configure dedicated monitoring systems and associated sensors (monitoring bearings vibration, combustor flame, pulsations, and shaft speed) and integrate them within the control system.
• Customize the 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, commissioning activities, and handover to after-sales service.

Your Profile

• Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Professional experience in designing and executing automation systems within the power or process plant engineering field.
• Familiarity with relevant design directives and codes & standards, including LV Directive (2014/35/EU); LV switchgears (IEC 61439); EMC Directive (2014/30/EU); Explosive Atmospheres (IEC 60079); knowledge/experience in Functional Safety (IEC 61508) would be an asset.
• Good acquaintance with engineering tools for electrical & process automation (preferably EPLAN).
• Strong commitment to meet quality, time, and cost targets.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Team player mentality.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is an advantage, and knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Your Benefits with Us

• Collaborate with passionate professionals.
• Contribute to environmental sustainability.
• Engage in challenging and rewarding work.
• Work with attractive and innovative products.
• Interact with international colleagues in a vibrant environment.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions.
• Benefit from a work location in a culturally rich, beautiful small city in the heart of Switzerland, conveniently close to major metropolises like Zurich and Basel.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking company, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. For any questions, please contact us at Show e-mailm">Show e-mail.