DCS Engineer

As a DCS Engineer at OPC, you will oversee the entire engineering and design process for new gas-fired power plants. This includes managing the Owner's Engineer contract, guiding a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring all designs meet OPC standards. You will also serve as the primary contact for technical requests while maintaining a significant engineering budget.

To qualify for the DCS Engineer role at OPC, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license highly desired. A minimum of 10 years in power generation, including 5 years in combined cycle power plants, plus experience leading engineering teams is essential.

The DCS Engineer at OPC plays a crucial role in liaising with various internal departments and stakeholders. This collaboration is vital for the comprehensive review of design deliverables and ensures all engineering-related requests are handled efficiently.

As a DCS Engineer at OPC, you'll manage and supervise a dedicated team of 3-5 OPC engineering resources alongside over 20 hired third-party engineers. You will promote a culture of teamwork and technical excellence, fostering collaboration across all levels.

In the role of DCS Engineer at OPC, you'll lead engineering initiatives for new gas-fired power plants, guiding projects from their conceptual stages through to construction and startup, revolutionizing energy generation capabilities.

When answering this question, be specific about your role and responsibilities in past projects involving combined cycle power plants. Highlight key achievements, challenges faced, and the technologies you worked with to demonstrate your expertise.

Explain the processes you implement for quality assurance, including peer reviews and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Provide examples of how these methods have ensured compliance in your previous projects.

Discuss your approach to team leadership, emphasizing communication, delegation, and conflict resolution. Share specific examples of how you've successfully brought together diverse skills towards a common goal.

Tell a compelling story about a specific challenge, detailing the problem, the steps you took to analyze it, and the impact of your solution. Highlight creativity and collaboration if applicable.

Detail the methods you use to track spending, forecast expenses, and prioritize funding requests. Give an example of a time when your budget management significantly impacted project outcomes.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication in facilitating team collaboration and addressing issues promptly. Provide examples of how your communication style has led to successful project outcomes.

Demonstrate your ability to prioritize tasks and remain focused under pressure. Share an instance where you successfully managed a deadline and how effective planning and teamwork contributed to your success.

List the project management software you’ve used, such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Explain how these tools have streamlined your workflow and contributed to the success of your projects.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through attending workshops, conferences, and industry publications. Mention specific technologies relevant to the DCS Engineer role that you’ve recently researched.

Share your passion for engineering and power generation, discussing how contributing to innovative energy solutions drives you. Highlight your enthusiasm for teamwork and technical challenges as part of this motivation.