Controls ITO Engineer

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Functions

As a Controls ITO Engineer , you will be a key member of the global Controls ITO team, focused on executing site data collection and supporting engineering design for power plant retrofit projects. You will work closely with customer sales teams, engineering departments, and external clients to ensure accurate on-site inputs are gathered, proposals are properly aligned, and retrofit projects are set up for accurate budgeting and seamless execution.

- Site Data Collection & Audits: Travel to power plants and customer sites to conduct physical walkdowns, gather legacy system data, verify hardware/I/O, and collect critical inputs required for engineering retrofit designs.
- Engineering & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with the customer sales team to review proposals, understand retrofit scope, and plan upcoming on-site data collection activities.
- Technical Support & Documentation: Translate site findings into clear design inputs and documentation to support engineering departments, helping standardize ITO offerings and drive accurate project budget allocations.
- Customer Collaboration: Interact directly with customer representatives on-site to understand product concerns, discuss updates, and ensure alignment between customer needs and engineering deliverables.
- Quality & Issue Resolution: Track site concerns, technical issues, and data discrepancies; support root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving initiatives to improve future retrofit execution.
- Project Reporting: Provide progress updates to the Controls ITO Team Manager regarding site visits, deliverables, and potential site-level risks.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Qualifications

We’re excited to talk to you if:

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Experience: 3-6 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or power plant field operations.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, instrumentation) and electrical drawings (schematics, P&IDs).
- Ability to perform physical site audits and translate observations into actionable engineering data.

- Soft Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills; capable of representing the company professionally during customer-facing site visits.
- Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel to power plants and customer sites as needed (Estimated travel: ~50%).