Black & Veatch

Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Power Generation

Black & Veatch$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent engineering experience.
  • At least 11 years of related work experience in instrumentation and control design.
  • Active engineering registration or licensure for supporting EOR requirements.
  • Proven ability to develop control system diagrams and technical specifications for I&C equipment.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Capacity to accept and act on internal and external feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams on major power plant projects.
  • Drive technical studies and detailed design for power generation facilities.
  • Generate engineering documents related to power plant systems, ensuring quality deliverables.
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers, review their work.
  • Execute project tasks while adapting to evolving project needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances.
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid work options after initial employment period.
  • 401K plan with company match and various additional financial benefits.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
  • Robust wellness program and additional benefits like tuition reimbursement and vendor discounts.
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 113564

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Take a lead role on major power plant projects, guiding multidisciplinary I&C engineering teams through design, procurement, planning, and execution.
  • Drive technical studies and detailed design for power generation facilities, including Balance of Plant systems that support safe and reliable operations.
  • Integrate into established project teams, applying your expertise while taking on increasing responsibility as project needs evolve.


The Team

The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and Solutions. Our team provides a full range of services including consulting, master planning, assessments, conceptual design, detailed design, EPC, design-build, construction support, field services, testing, commissioning, resident engineering, staff augmentation, training, on-call services, and system implementation, configuration, and programing.

Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

Key Responsbilities

  • Working directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems related to the power plant (logics, network architecture diagrams, instrument lists, I/O Lists, instrument installation details, schematics and wiring drawings, calculations, studies, technical specifications, etc.).

  • Lead major projects, teams, supervise and mentor lower-level engineers, review and provide oversight of their work or assignments.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous I&C design experience for large scale power plants.
  • Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for control and instrumentation, and procurement specifications for I&C equipment.
  • Experience in instrumentation and process automation systems applications and selection.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
  • Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
  • Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
  • Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.


Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment and Schedule

  • This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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