Solarturbines · San Diego, CA

Process Controls Engineer (Gas Compressors) at Solarturbines — San Diego, CA

Full-timeSan Diego, CA$128,470–$128,470/yearPosted 2026-07-07Apply on Workday

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The Process Control Engineer at Solar Turbines is responsible for developing and implementing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and developing process control schemes for Solar’s gas turbine and electric motor-driven compressor sets. This position interfaces with Solar’s Business Development and Business Management teams, and directly with customers to lead the implementation of customer requirements in collaboration with a project design engineering team. This position requires providing technical support to Business Management during customer meetings, design reviews and Hazard & Operability Study (HAZOP) discussions, which requires the ability to travel to domestic and international customer locations.

  • Develop and document control strategies of balance of plant equipment and process control for gas turbine- and electric motor-driven compressors
  • Develop and document compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design specifications
  • Lead Balance of Plant Design Reviews with Solar cross-functional engineering team
  • Provide technical expertise during design review meetings with customers
  • Design RSLogix PLC software and HMI screens related to controlling balance of plant equipment
  • Up to 30% business travel

What You Need To Have:

Educational background

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Technical Excellence

  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience working with turbomachinery and centrifugal compressors
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex systems and tools

Effective Communication

  • Clearly articulates orally and in writing with the ability to translate technical issues and requirements to customers and stakeholders+

Top Candidates Will Have:

Technical Excellence

  • Understanding of PLC programming in RSLogix and Windows-based HMI systems
  • Understanding of typical compressor applications in the oil & gas industry
  • Deep knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressor process control systems
  • Experience with compressor balance of plant equipment and yard valve control programming
  • Experience interpreting electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
  • Experience with customer applications utilizing turbomachinery
  • Experience with testing software
  • Experience in developing functional specification for balance of plant equipment

Working with Others

  • Field experience
  • Direct experience working with Customers
  • Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance may be offered.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $171,00.00

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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