Power Plant DCS Software / Hardware Design Engineer
About the job
- A minimum of five years of experience in design and detailed engineering of one or more established DCS platforms used in power plants.
- A very good understanding of control schemes and controller functionalities for monitoring and controlling generators, gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, heat recovery steam generators, balance of plant systems, and auxiliaries, including open-loop and closed-loop controls and protection interlocks.
- Hands-on experience designing and developing system configurations, control logic configurations, and HMI systems, and performing software acceptance testing.
- Experience designing operator interfaces, including HMI mimic screens, overview displays, trends, event displays, and diagnostic screens for user-friendly operation and plant monitoring.
- Experience configuring alarm databases, rationalizing alarms, implementing alarm priorities and operator guidance, and developing event logging and reporting functions.
- Experience with software integration testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Experience preparing Functional Design Specifications, Software Design Specifications, Cause and Effect documents, logic narratives, HMI design documents, and Factory Acceptance Test procedures.
- Proficiency in DCS, PLC, and SCADA engineering tools.
- Hands-on experience designing control panels, marshalling cabinets, interlock and relay panels, and network cabinets.
- Experience creating high-level specifications for detailed design teams, manufacturing teams, and external vendors or suppliers.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, U-SEC/EPLAN, Triangle Microworks, and Microsoft Office.
- Understand and interpret customer requirements, power plant layouts, monitoring and control requirements, P&IDs, Functional Design Specifications, control system architectures, control philosophies and narratives, and Cause and Effect matrices or diagrams.
- Design complete control system software, including system configuration, control logic implementation, HMI development, and alarm and event management, in collaboration with related technical departments.
- Configure DCS I/O databases and alarms and events; build and link HMI screens; and program control and interlock logic using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Charting.
- Prepare system software configuration documentation and review vendor documentation and technical submittals.
- Design power plant monitoring and control systems and related control devices and subsystems for data acquisition, automatic process control, safety, reliability, and operator stations and interfaces.
- Design control system architecture, networks, cybersecurity, I/O distribution, and system layouts, and create system architectures, high-level designs, and specifications in collaboration with related technical departments.
- Design and develop power plant control system hardware architecture in compliance with safety and environmental ratings, and perform I/O allocation and hardware sizing calculations.
- Prepare specifications and instructions for detailed engineering teams and manufacturing teams, and provide guidance and support.
- Prepare system hardware configuration drawings and architecture diagrams, and review vendor documentation and technical submittals.
- Guide and support teams in detailed engineering, system configuration, testing, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Knowledge of Problem Oriented Language (POL).
- Experience with MELGEAR and MELSEP.
- Knowledge of applicable international standards, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870, DNP3, IEC standards, EMI, EMC, cybersecurity, and EU CE marking.
About the company
QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 Hillhouse minority investment validates Quest Global's $4.5 billion valuation.
- August 2026 Babcock awarded Quest Global a five-year engineering framework, extending predictable revenue.
- April 2026 BITSILICA acquisition and January 2026 Bergman hire deepen semiconductor growth momentum.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 Quest Software sued Quest Global in California over trademark infringement.
- Quest Global keeps buying capability; BITSILICA integration failure would stall the 2026 semiconductor strategy.
- Services revenue remains customer-dependent; Babcock or bp delay decisions, crushing utilization in 2026.
What makes Quest Global unique
- Quest Global bundles engineering, validation, and lifecycle services across aerospace, energy, and semiconductors.
- June 2026 Neprion packages AI wearables validation into a single-partner launch-readiness offering.
- October 2025 Babcock expansion shows Quest Global wins multi-year, high-trust critical-infrastructure work.
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Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]
Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.
Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.
Romanian tech group AROBS is acquiring Quest Global Romania from Craiova in an all-stock transaction, marking the company's first acquisition paid entirely through share issuance. The newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period. Quest Global Romania, headquartered in Craiova, employs approximately 110 specialists and provides software development, testing, embedded solutions and IT consulting services across sectors including semiconductors, healthcare and automotive. The company is part of Singapore-based Quest Global, which operates in 18 countries with over 22,000 employees. The acquisition strengthens AROBS's engineering capabilities and international presence. Quest Global Romania's management will continue under Ana-Maria Vasilescu's leadership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of the year.