Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Water​/wastewater Details | Family of C

Position: Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Water/wastewater Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of C[...]

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Water/wastewater

Date:
Nov 13, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage and coordinate marketing, planning, design and construction phase services for automation, instrumentation, control and SCADA projects for water and wastewater utilities.
• Be expected to interface with client representatives and reflect client preferences on deliverables.
• Lead execution and take overall responsibility for I&C design projects as well as coordinate I&C engineering efforts for large multi-discipline projects.
• Provide I&C representation by attending client and contractor meetings, performing field investigations, attending factory acceptance testing and helping to resolve I&C client and construction issues.
• Monitor and control project schedule and budgets and assist with proposals and presentations in response to sales opportunities.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Water/Industrial Water market sector. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

The Instrumentation & Control Department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and Solutions. Our team provides a full range of services including consulting, master planning, assessments, conceptual design, detailed design, EPC, design-build, construction support, field services, testing, commissioning, resident engineering, staff augmentation, training, on-call services, and system implementation, configuration, and programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a mix of excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated management capabilities, I&C design experience, and broad I&C technical knowledge.
• 4 years of experience in instrumentation, control, and automation design consulting.
• 4 years of experience in water/wastewater industry.
• 2 years of experience in project management and business development.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, or be in active pursuit
* of such registration.

Work Environment and Schedule

• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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Salary Plan

ENG:
Engineering

Job Grade

016

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Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

Job Segment

Instrumentation, Construction, Controls Engineer, Resident Engineer, Wastewater, Engineering

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