Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Job Location:

Austin, TX;
Chicago, IL;
Des Moines, IA; or Muscatine, IA

Job Type: Hybrid

Requisition

• System Evaluation & Design – Evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for municipal water/wastewater, power plants, industrial automation, microgrid, CHP, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities. Work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications; logic and SAMA diagrams; bid evaluation; construction support; installation and commissioning alongside the site engineering group.
• Technical Analysis & Documentation – Collect, interpret, and analyze data from reports, drawings, and tests; prepare and review design computations and quantity estimates; prepare detailed project documentation, drawings, and specifications; direct designers/technicians converting designs into working drawings; evaluate design alternatives and recommend based on technical analysis, cost‑effectiveness, and project requirements.
• Client Relations & Project Coordination – Participate in client communications and attend onsite and offsite meetings; respond to client inquiries and requests for information; contribute to the development of probable design cost estimates and detailed project budgets; assist in preparation of budgets aligned with scope.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintain thorough project documentation such as calculations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and technical memoranda; maintain adherence to QA/QC standards based on the quality manual.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university (BSEE preferred).
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam taken and passed.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required; must be able to attain PE license.
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration.
• Experience with project coordination and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of essential job functions cannot disclose pay to individuals who do not otherwise have access unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge;

(b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer; or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)