Position Overview
We are seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer with strong experience in power-island systems and engineering deliverables development from a project-execution standpoint. This role is not primarily a PLC programming or networking position - it is an engineering role focused on specifications, design packages, documentation, and technical oversight for major power-plant equipment.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines, packaged equipment, and GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI controls, along with familiarity in ASME Code 31.1 and SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engineering documentation including instrument specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, loop sheets, cause-and-effect matrices, and project technical packages
- Provide I&C engineering support for Gas Turbine Generators (GTG), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), Air-Cooled Condensers (ACC), Steam Turbines, and associated balance-of-plant systems
- Review vendor documentation for packaged equipment and ensure proper integration into plant control systems
- Support project teams with technical oversight, design reviews, and coordination with EPCs, OEMs, and internal engineering groups
- Ensure compliance with ASME Code 31.1 Power Piping, plant standards, and project specifications
- Utilize SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) for instrument index management, loop development, and deliverable control
- Provide engineering support during commissioning and startup (documentation, punch-list resolution, technical clarification)
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and technical evaluations related to instrumentation and control systems
- Lead or support engineering deliverables for upgrades, retrofits, and reliability improvements across the power island
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of I&C engineering experience in power generation, combined-cycle, or industrial energy environments
- Demonstrated experience with:
- GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines
- GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI / Mark VIe control systems
- Packaged equipment instrumentation & controls
- SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)
- ASME Code 31.1 Power Code
- Strong background in engineering deliverables development (specs, drawings, narratives, logic documentation)
- Experience supporting project engineering, design reviews, and technical documentation workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with EPC contractors or OEMs on major power-island scopes
- Familiarity with DCS integration (high-level understanding only; no PLC programming required)
- Field engineering or commissioning support experience
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or progress toward licensure
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and technical writing abilities
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
- Comfortable working in a project-driven environment with deadlines and deliverable milestones
Location: Houston TX, full-time in-office role
