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# Principal Control Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Entrust Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Warrenville, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Software Systems
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3418293440&tx=JT989THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Turbine Control System experience (process knowledge, DCS/PLC integration)
 * Engineering degree or related technical field.

## Description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a company of Leidos, is seeking a talented and driven Principal Control Systems Engineer to join our growing team of experts in the electric power generation sector. In this senior-level role, you will bring your engineering expertise to the forefront, leading the execution of complex projects that power communities and industries. This is a part-time position., In this senior-level role, you will plan, schedule, and coordinate the technical execution of complex power generation projects, with a primary focus on power plant control systems. You will design and program both hardware and software solutions for power plants, concentrating on instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to deliver high-performance, reliable outcomes. You will also contribute to engineering proposals by defining technical scopes, estimating schedules, and planning resources. Collaboration is central to this role-you will work closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors through structured processes such as Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings. This position offers flexible work options-including remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements depending on location-and requires travel of approximately 15-30% to support project needs and client engagement.