Kiewit Corporation

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Kiewit Corporation$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering required
  • P.Eng registration required
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, with 3 years in power generation
  • Familiarity with control system programming
  • Experience with SCADA and PLC systems; DCS experience desirable
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to mentor and lead peers effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead or support engineering on I&C projects for power generation
  • Evaluate engineering techniques and criteria for diverse projects
  • Incorporate customer requirements into project designs
  • Contribute to proposal and cost estimation development
  • Oversee preparation of design calculations and specifications
  • Prepare technical specifications and evaluate vendor proposals
  • Coordinate design efforts across project teams
  • Mentor entry and mid-level engineers

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 180553

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several Mid to Senior level Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to join our growing Calgary team!

The ideal candidates will provide I&C technical expertise for the execution and evaluation of power project designs.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, construction partners, and clients to deliver high-quality, construction-driven engineering solutions. Project assignments range from proposal support and design execution to construction and commissioning.

Depending on experience, the position may operate at a Mid-Level or Senior level, with increasing responsibility for technical leadership, project ownership, and team mentorship.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, Alberta with flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including in the US.

Responsibilities

Mid-Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
• Serve as a lead on small projects or a key contributor on larger projects.
• Perform design tasks including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Apply engineering standards, codes, and Kiewit practices to project work.
• Support SCADA/DCS/PLC system design and implementation.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Review vendor submittals and shop drawings; support issue resolution.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams, vendors, and construction partners.
• Support equipment selection, bid evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Participate in construction and commissioning support.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
• Function as lead I&C engineer on complex or multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all I&C deliverables.
• Lead SCADA/DCS/PLC system architecture and design strategy.
• Own quality, compliance, and consistency of engineering deliverables
• Lead proposals, cost estimates, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Direct feasibility, planning, and cost studies, making client recommendations.
• Oversee and approve design documents, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Lead equipment selection, bid evaluations, and contract recommendations.
• Serve as primary I&C interface with clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide high-level troubleshooting.
• Mentor, coach, and direct mid-level and junior engineers.
• Drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement.

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Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering is required.
  • CEAB accredited is preferred.
  • P. Eng designation is highly preferred but not required.
  • A minimum of 5+ years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience, preferably within power generation, EPC, or industrial environments.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the power generation market preferred.
  • Experience with SCADA, DCS and PLC systems is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with control system programming concepts
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to project success
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring peers.


Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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