Job Title: Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (Senior)
Location: Lake Mary, FL
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $110,000.00-$135,000.00
Work Model: Onsite
Responsibilities - Demonstrate core competencies: action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
- Lead evaluation and interpretation of customer contract requirements and technical specifications
- Own instrumentation scope, schedules, and deliverables for assigned projects
- Develop and review complex instrumentation specifications, RFQs, and procurement strategies
- Provide technical oversight of vendor selection, bid evaluations, and supplier performance
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of P&IDs, instrument indexes, I/O lists, and loop designs
- Lead development and review of datasheets, drawings, and design documentation
- Drive resolution of technical issues, customer comments, and design conflicts
- Act as primary technical interface with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
- Lead development and continuous improvement of I&C procedures, standards, and best practices
- Support and lead troubleshooting, commissioning, and field issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and regional requirements
- Lead new vendor qualification and evaluation efforts
- Support business development activities including bid reviews and technical proposals
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Typically, 6-10+ years of relevant I&C experience in power generation or similar industries
- Strong expertise in gas turbine controls and/or balance-of-plant systems
- Advanced knowledge of control systems (e.g., MK5/MK6, T3000, Ovation, DeltaV, SIMATIC, etc.)
- Deep experience with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) or similar engineering tools
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, sizing, and application
- Advanced understanding of I/O architecture, system integration, and plant operations
- Proven ability to interpret and apply industry standards (ISA, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA, AGA, etc.)
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills
- Strong problem-solving and project execution capabilities
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel up to 5-10%
