Instrumentation Engineer, Sr

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation, controls, and automation systems for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. This role serves as a senior technical resource within the engineering organization, providing leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise throughout all phases of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project execution.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in industrial instrumentation, process control systems, PLC/DCS platforms, and automation technologies, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Instrumentation & Control System Leadership

• Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for power generation, renewable energy, industrial, and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Develop, review, and approve:
  • Instrument indexes and I/O lists
  • Instrument data sheets and specifications
  • Control system architecture diagrams
  • Loop diagrams and wiring diagrams
  • Cause and effect matrices
  • Functional design specifications
  • Control narratives and operating philosophies
  • Instrument installation details
  • P& and instrumentation markups
    
    Specify and evaluate field instrumentation including:
  • Pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation
  • Analytical instrumentation systems
  • Control valves, actuators, and positioners
  • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Process monitoring and control devices
    
    Ensure designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Automation & Control Systems Engineering

• Lead development and integration of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Develop control system architectures, communication networks, and automation strategies.
• Review control logic, system programming requirements, and operational philosophies.
• Support industrial cybersecurity initiatives and network reliability requirements.
• Coordinate integration of instrumentation systems with electrical, process, and mechanical systems.
• Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Provide technical oversight for complex engineering studies, designs, and analyses.
• Review vendor packages, automation systems, and instrumentation specifications.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of instrumentation and control system issues.
• Provide recommendations to project teams, clients, and executive leadership regarding technical solutions and risk mitigation.

Project Execution & Management

• Lead instrumentation engineering activities from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
• Develop engineering scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and…