GT Automation & Control Engineer / GT Automation & Control Engineeress

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 constructing turnkey power plants on greenfield sites, utilizing our proprietary technology and independent resources for design, production, construction, commissioning, and service.

We are looking to strengthen our team in Baden, Switzerland, with your expertise and experience.

Your Scope of Work

Your role will encompass various aspects of 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 in close collaboration 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.
• Specify appropriate instrumentation solutions for temperature, pressure, level, mass/volume flow measurements, and fuel gas composition.
• Design I&C and low voltage power loops (sensors, cabling and shielding, junction boxes) for field instrumentation, drives, and actuators.
• Specify and configure dedicated monitoring systems and associated sensors (supervision of bearing vibrations, combustor flame, pulsations, and shaft speed), integrating 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 or Automation Engineering.
• Professional experience in the design and project execution of automation systems in power or process plant engineering.
• Familiarity with design directives and codes & standards such as: LV Directive (2014/35/EU), LV switchgears (IEC 61439), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), Explosive Atmospheres (IEC 60079). Experience in Functional Safety (IEC 61508) is a plus.
• Good familiarity with engineering tools for electrical and process automation (preferably EPLAN).
• Strong commitment to meet quality, time, and cost targets.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• A collaborative team player.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in German is advantageous, and knowledge of Italian would be beneficial.

Your Benefits with Us

• Work with passionate and dedicated professionals.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability.
• Engage in challenging projects.
• Contribute to innovative and exciting products.
• Collaborate with international colleagues.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions.
• Work in a beautiful small city rich in culture and history in the heart of Switzerland, conveniently located near major metropolises like Zurich and Basel.

If you are interested in exploring opportunities with a future-oriented company, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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