Your Opportunity at Ansaldo Energia
As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator with the expertise to build turnkey power plants on greenfield sites. Utilizing our own technology and independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources, we are at the forefront of the industry.
Join Our Team in Switzerland
We are looking to strengthen our team in Baden, Switzerland, with your expertise and experience as a GT Automation & Control Engineer.
Scope of Work
Your work will encompass the 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the technical requirements for control system hardware and electrical power sub-distribution apparatus for the gas turbines and auxiliary systems.
- Determine control system and bus network architectures.
- Design electrical power sub-distribution panels.
- Define appropriate instrumentation solutions for temperature, pressure, level, mass/volume flow, and fuel gas composition measurement.
- Design I&C and low voltage power loops, including sensors, cabling & shielding, and junction boxes for field instrumentation, drives, and actuators.
- Specify and configure dedicated monitoring systems and associated sensors for parameter supervision, 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, followed by handover to after-sales service.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering.
- Professional experience in the design and project execution of automation systems in power or process plant engineering.
- Familiarity with associated design directives, codes, and standards: 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) is a plus.
- Proficiency with engineering tools for electrical & process automation, preferably EPLAN.
- Strong commitment to deliver quality results within time and cost constraints.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- A collaborative team player.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German is an advantage, and knowledge of Italian is a bonus.
Your Benefits
- Work alongside passionate professionals.
- Participate in initiatives for environmental sustainability.
- Engage in challenging projects with exciting products.
- Collaborate with international colleagues.
- Enjoy flexible working conditions.
- Experience life in a picturesque small city rich in culture and history, located in the heart of Switzerland, with easy access to metropolises like Zurich and Basel.
Application Process
If you are interested in joining our 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 jobs@ansaldoenergia.com.