Full Job Description
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Registered Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Power Generation to serve as a technical leader and discipline lead on major power generation projects.
Projects span conventional gas turbine generation, combined-cycle generation, simple-cycle generation, thermal generation, nuclear generation, hydropower generation, balance-of-plant systems, plant modernization programs, data centers, industrial electrification, and power generation island systems. Engineers support EPC, Design-Build, Engineer of Record, Owner's Engineer, and consulting engagements throughout the project lifecycle from proposals through commissioning and operational support.
This position provides opportunities to grow as a technical specialist, Engineer of Record, discipline lead, project engineering manager, engineering manager, or chief engineer.
The Team
The Instrumentation & Control (I&C) / Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team delivers instrumentation, automation, digital control systems, turbine controls, control system modernization, industrial networking, cybersecurity, and operational technology solutions for a global portfolio of power generation projects.
Our engineers support DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, plant control systems, gas turbine controls, combustion turbine controls, steam turbine controls, balance-of-plant controls, burner management systems, combustion controls, and advanced process automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as I&C discipline lead on medium to large power generation projects.
Lead multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of I&C engineering solutions.
Develop discipline execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, and quality expectations.
Oversee preparation and review of engineering deliverables including control narratives, logic diagrams, network architecture diagrams, instrument indexes, data sheets, I/O lists, P&IDs, procurement specifications, calculations, and studies.
Coordinate directly with clients, vendors, construction teams, and project leadership.
Serve as Engineer of Record or Responsible Charge where applicable.
Lead technical evaluations, equipment selection, design reviews, and risk mitigation efforts.
Support proposal development, business development, project pursuits, commissioning, startup, FAT, and SAT activities.
Mentor engineers and support technical development across project teams.
Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence initiatives.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as an I&C discipline lead on power generation projects.
Experience with conventional generation, combined-cycle, simple-cycle, thermal generation, nuclear generation, hydropower generation, balance-of-plant systems, and plant modernization.
Experience on EPC, Design-Build, EOR, and Owner's Engineer engagements.
Expertise with DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, process automation, digital control systems, plant control systems, turbine controls, gas turbine controls, combustion turbine controls, steam turbine controls, combustion controls, burner management systems, and cybersecurity.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing client relationships.
Startup, commissioning, FAT, and SAT experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program.
Minimum 11 years related engineering experience.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Engineer of Canada (P.Eng.) license required at hire to support Engineer of Record requirements.
Ability to satisfy pre-employment onboarding requirements.
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/Physical Demands
Travel is typically limited and project dependent. Opportunities may exist to support client meetings, site investigations, construction support, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), startup, commissioning, outage support, control system upgrades, and plant modernization projects. Longer-duration field assignments may be available for interested candidates on select projects.
Competencies
Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
017
In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $142,090.00 - $261,008.00
