Power and Control Systems Engineer

Description Kforce has a client seeking a licensed Power & Control Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical, instrumentation, and controls (EI&C) systems supporting industrial and infrastructure projects in Phoenix, AZ-hybrid or fully remote considered in target markets. This role will partner with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from design through construction support and commissioning.

Responsibilities:
* Lead electrical and instrumentation & controls (I&C) design efforts for industrial and infrastructure projects
* Perform power system studies including short circuit, arc flash, coordination, load flow, and motor starting analysis
* Develop P&IDs, control narratives, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, instrument indexes, and cable schedules
* Design PLC, HMI, and industrial communication network architectures
* Specify electrical equipment, instrumentation, control valves, and control panels
* Apply NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, UL, and other applicable engineering standards
* Serve as Engineer of Record and provide technical oversight of project deliverables
* Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure design quality standards are met
* Mentor junior engineers and designers while coordinating project priorities
* Support construction activities including RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, inspections, startup, and commissioning
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
* Provide field support as needed Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
* Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in good standing
* 5+ years of electrical and/or instrumentation & controls design experience
* Experience applying NEC (NFPA 70) and related industry standards
* Experience leading electrical and controls engineering projects
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
* Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control schematics, I/O diagrams, and network architecture drawings
* Valid driver's license
* Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and site safety requirements

Technical

Skills:

* Electrical Design & Power Systems
* Power distribution design
* Short circuit analysis
* Arc flash studies
* Protective device coordination
* Load flow and motor starting studies

Instrumentation & Controls:
* Instrumentation design
* PLC/HMI architecture and integration
* Control narratives and sequence of operations
* Control panel design
* Industrial networking concepts

Software & Design Tools:
* AutoCAD* AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)
* Revit and Navisworks (preferred)
* SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or Easy Power (preferred)
* Bluebeam Revu
* Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (preferred)
Preferred:
* Water/wastewater, municipal, utility, industrial, mining, power, or data center project experience
* Engineer of Record experience
* Arc flash and power study experience
* PLC/HMI programming knowledge
* Consulting engineering experience
* Familiarity with mechanical and process systems
* Experience supporting design through construction, startup, and commissioning

Job Type Direct Hire Compensation
110000 - $160000