Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer - Early Career

Enercon Services, Inc.•Kennesaw, GA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer, you’ll play a key role in modernizing critical systems at power-generating facilities by helping transition from analog to advanced digital technologies. This position is perfect for early-career engineers (1–3 years of experience) with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering who are eager to dive into complex, high-impact projects and grow their expertise in digital I&C systems. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of challenging design engineering tasks, including preparing Engineering Change Packages (ECPs) to upgrade obsolete analog systems with state-of-the-art digital platforms. You’ll conduct engineering calculations, develop design studies, and contribute to project scopes and cost estimates. Your work will also involve reviewing technical documentation from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure hardware and software meet project requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers and clients, providing input for budget and schedule planning while participating in project meetings to ensure alignment and success. Your understanding of regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards specific to digital I&C systems will be essential in delivering safe, compliant, and innovative solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel to plant sites, where you’ll interface with client personnel and perform walk-downs of plant systems and components, bringing your designs to life and gaining valuable field experience. Through professional communication and quality engineering work, you’ll build strong, lasting relationships with clients and team members alike.

Requirements

Completed a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
Available to start in the next 1-2 months.
Demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of electrical calculations.
Knowledge of digital hardware and software components commonly used in digital I&C system platforms.
Direct involvement in the entire digital upgrade life cycle including feasibility studies, procurement specifications, design change packages, FAT/SAT test procedure development, installation, and testing.
Working knowledge of the application of current regulatory and industry digital upgrade standards.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in a team environment.
Strong analytical skills and problem identification/resolution.
Ability to travel for client and company projects and/or meetings.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client-specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks according to company and client policies.
Completion of pre interview assessments.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience.
Design modification experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare Engineering Change Packages (ECPs) to upgrade obsolete analog systems with digital platforms.
Conduct engineering calculations.
Develop design studies.
Contribute to project scopes and cost estimates.
Review technical documentation from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Collaborate with project managers and clients.
Provide input for budget and schedule planning.
Participate in project meetings.
Ensure understanding and application of regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards specific to digital I&C systems.
Travel to plant sites to interface with client personnel.
Perform walk-downs of plant systems and components.
Build strong relationships with clients and team members.