Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Insight Global

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
  • 8 years of hands-on experience in power generation facility design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred for Level 4 candidates.
  • Experience on large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects is essential.
  • Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering background is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support major generation projects focused on improving fuel efficiency and emissions compliance.
  • Work with Emerson Ovation and ABB DCS systems, combustion and steam turbine controls.
  • Conduct detailed design and field engineering phases of projects.
  • Collaborate with engineering firms and construction teams on project execution.
  • Review technical designs and lead factory testing to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Oversee construction quality and coordinate commissioning activities.
  • Assist operations with spare parts management and maintenance planning.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the 31st day of employment.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) options.
  • 401k retirement plan access with employer matching.
  • Paid sick leave and other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Full Job Description
Insight Global's client in the Energy Utilities Industry is searching for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to report to one of their Power Plants in the Mulberry area. The Controls Engineer will support major generation projects focused on improving fuel efficiency, emissions compliance, and dual-fuel reliability. Responsibilities include working with Emerson Ovation and ABB DCS systems, combustion and steam turbine controls, PLCs, and instrumentation. This mid-level role involves both detailed design and field engineering phases, collaborating with engineering firms and construction teams. The engineer will review technical designs, lead factory testing, support procurement, and ensure adherence to industry standards. Field duties include overseeing construction quality, coordinating commissioning activities, and supporting operations with spare parts and maintenance planning. Travel to engineering firm offices and project sites is expected.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Level 3
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- At least 8 years of hands-on experience contributing to the design and development of power generation facilities, particularly on large-scale, cross-functional engineering efforts.

Level 4
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university.
- A minimum of 8 years working directly on engineering design for power plants, with a focus on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Holds a Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Level 3
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program.
- 12+ years of experience in engineering design for power generation systems, with a strong track record on large, integrated projects.
- Possesses either an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.

Level 4
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a certified academic institution.
- At least 12 years of direct involvement in power plant design engineering, especially on projects requiring coordination across multiple disciplines.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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