Principal Control Systems Engineer

🕒 April 11

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $120k - $145k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

⚙️ Systems Engineer

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ENTRUST Solutions Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Energy • B2B

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a North American utility engineering and consulting firm specializing in electric and gas infrastructure. The company delivers engineering, program and project management, regulatory compliance, inspection and construction management, automation, and data solutions across transmission, distribution, substations, power generation, renewable energy, and pipeline projects. Serving utilities, co-ops, municipal and government clients across all 50 states and Canada, ENTRUST emphasizes innovation, technical expertise, and community-focused infrastructure modernization with a workforce of over 3,200 professionals and more than two decades of experience.

📋 Description

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the technical execution of complex power generation projects, with a primary focus on power plant control systems. • Design and program both hardware and software solutions for power plants, concentrating on instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to deliver high‑performance, reliable outcomes. • Contribute to engineering proposals by defining technical scopes, estimating schedules, and planning resources. • Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors through structured processes such as Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings. • Engage in travel of approximately 15–30% to support project needs and client engagement.

🎯 Requirements

• 10–20+ years of experience in controls, electrical, and instrumentation. • Subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: steam turbine controls, gas turbine controls, and/or balance‑of‑plant systems. • Strong knowledge of DCS and/or PLC systems, including programming and implementation. • Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork through effective communication and collaboration with peers, management, and clients. • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15–30% locally and domestically. • Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to deliver projects on time and within budget. • Engineering degree or related technical field (preferred qualification).

🏖️ Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. • Opportunities for professional growth and career development. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules. • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. • Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans. • HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. • Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.