Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2

Kiewit•Lenexa, KS

4d•$102,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Kiewit Engineering Group is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 to support industrial engineering projects from feasibility and architecture development through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and turnover. Projects span data centers, water and wastewater treatment, mineral processing, industrial energy, renewable fuels, specialty chemicals, and advanced manufacturing. The position is based in the Lenexa, Kansas, or Lone Tree, Colorado office; relocation assistance is offered to Lenexa only. Up to 20% field travel may be required. The engineer performs studies and cost evaluations, leads I&C discipline teams, develops and reviews instrumentation and controls deliverables, evaluates equipment and vendor packages, and integrates control systems with process and mechanical systems. The role also supports construction and startup, promotes cybersecure OT network design, collaborates across engineering disciplines, mentors junior staff, and helps ensure designs are accurate, compliant, and constructible. Kiewit describes its engineering organization as integrated with construction expertise and offers employee ownership, competitive compensation, benefits, flexible work options, and long-term career growth. The role requires work during normal operating hours, with overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
3 to 7 years of industrial I&C design experience using U.S. codes and standards, including experience leading I&C design projects or teams.
Experience developing I&C deliverables such as instrument lists, I/O lists, data sheets, loop drawings, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, network architecture, and installation details.

Nice To Haves

EPC project support experience through design, construction, startup, and commissioning.
DCS and PLC control system design, programming, configuration, or integration experience.
OT network architecture experience, including industrial Ethernet, network segmentation, switch configuration, and cybersecure design practices.
Data center or EPMS background, including power monitoring, metering, and SCADA or facility monitoring integration.
I&C startup or commissioning field experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or willingness to obtain one within 12–18 months or when eligible.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and cost evaluations to guide client decisions.
Lead the project I&C discipline team and ensure technical excellence and on-schedule delivery.
Apply ISA, NFPA, NEC, API, ASME, and other relevant codes to produce compliant, constructible designs.
Administer and evaluate instrumentation and control equipment contracts, including DCS and PLC control systems.
Review OEM vendor packages for technical compliance and integration requirements.
Develop and manage I&C deliverables, including instrument lists, data sheets, I/O lists, loop drawings, network architecture, cause-and-effect diagrams, and control narratives.
Review and manage I&C portions of P&IDs.
Integrate I&C systems with process and mechanical systems.
Design secure OT networks using appropriate segmentation, access control, and secure communication practices.
Respond to RFIs and field questions related to instrumentation, controls, operations, and startup.
Support startup and commissioning field testing, troubleshooting, and turnover activities.
Identify design constraints, propose solutions, and drive cost-effective engineering decisions.
Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and architectural teams.
Mentor designers and junior engineers.
Lead quality checks to ensure design packages are accurate, consistent, and constructible.