Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Decatur, IL

Job Description

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to support the development and maintenance of the instrumentation and control systems associated with the Generation and Transmission and Distribution assets.

The successful candidate will be part of the Electrical Systems group and will be tasked within the North American geographic region with primary focus within Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa and Illinois. The Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise with respect to system modernization and maintenance, and will lead and support small and large instrumentation and controls projects with a focus on reliability, technical execution and effective project management.

Improving System Reliability:

• Develop maintenance programs for instrumentation systems that maximize safety and reliability
• Support instrumentation‑related threat mitigation action plans and incident management investigations and actions
• Participate in incident investigations including failure analysis to determine the root cause of instrumentation failures
• Develop asset registers for the instrumentation system with the appropriate hierarchy and attributes to facilitate uploading to the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ensure the smooth real‑time operation of the instrumentation system by performing and analyzing technical studies and data, developing strategies and alternatives, and establishing and documenting operating procedures
• Perform audits of critical instrumented systems, including safety instrumented systems within the computerized maintenance management system to ensure that the appropriate testing and maintenance is completed within the industry recommended timing
• Provide report of Instrumentation and Control System performance relative to the company’s established KPIs; develop/ enhance process for alarm management and equipment obsolescence management

• Works within a multi‑discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure
• Lead the Instrumentation and Control design for all Capital Projects and define control scheme in alignment with industry standards to satisfy power system reliability requirements
• Review ISA data sheets, control block diagrams, and functional/operational descriptions supplied by the contractor for all instrumentation related capital projects
• Ensure that the instrumentation and control assets associated with capital projects are appropriately catalogued, the hierarchy developed and maintenance/testing requirements created that are aligned with manufacturer’s recommendations/industry standards
• Work with the CMMS team to ensure that developed hierarchy and maintenance/testing plans are uploaded into the CMMS
• Ensure that commissioning documents are comprehensive and aligned with previously authored Instrumentation and Control commissioning standard/specification
• Maintains complete project documentation with respect to setpoints, engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as‑built requirements and return data information
• Ensure that during infrastructure handover (from project to operations); the appropriate commissioning documents, O&M manuals and procedures and confirmation of CMMS upload are transferred to the operations team as part of the project closure and transfer process

• Develop/ review contingency plans and short‑term operating procedures to address non‑standard system operations.
• Provide technical leadership and serves as a subject matter expert, delivering professional and technical guidance on programs, projects and initiatives both within and outside the department.
• Ensure audit cycle of safety instrumented systems are uploaded to the CMMS and addresses calibration management, alarm management and system functionality.
• Provides technical guidance to Engineers, consultants and technical support staff. Efficiently manage resources and develop…