Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Senior/New Generation
About The Position
The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer supports gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit projects and new-generation self-build projects. The role defines design-basis expectations and supports the technical specifications, engineering, and design of equipment and associated instrumentation and controls systems in collaboration with Architect & Engineering (AE) or Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) firms. The engineer works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems meet design requirements, and supports construction to help ensure successful implementation. The position engages original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout RFx processes and uses EPC and technical equipment specifications maintained by Engineering Services to support self-build proposals. It also supports technology evolution and obsolescence management, and coordinates routine engineering work with limited direction while providing training and guidance to lower-level employees. The role is based on site in Columbus, Ohio; Shreveport, Louisiana; Tulsa, Oklahoma; or Charleston, West Virginia. It involves approximately 25% travel, including day trips and overnight stays of up to a week or more. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery. Site safety gear and compliance with site-specific safety requirements are mandatory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and typically at least 4 years of related engineering experience; alternatively, a Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least 2 years of related engineering experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Alternatively, a non-ABET Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s program; the posting notes that a VP or above may waive the non-ABET degree requirement.
- Working knowledge of control theory, including PID, adaptive, and model predictive control.
- Ability to interpret and create technical documentation such as System Descriptions, SAMA logic diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles for control systems.
- Data analysis skills to monitor and improve system performance.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
- Ability to perform varied engineering assignments, apply theory and analytical techniques, and complete extensive analysis.
- Ability to work with minimum direction on routine engineering activities and make decisions within established policies and procedures.
- Approximately 25% travel, including day trips and overnight travel of up to a week or more.
- Compliance with generating-station safety requirements, including use of required safety gear.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred, unless the requirement is waived by the organization's EVP. Confirmation is preferred to ensure a Puerto Rico PE license aligns with NCEES standards.
- Experience with servers, thin clients, network equipment, and computer-based instrumentation.
- Proficiency in MS Access, Excel, Word, SQL, SharePoint, or Visual Basic.
- Familiarity with CEMS, renewable energy systems such as solar, battery, or wind, or regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with AE and EPC firms to define and implement design-basis expectations for I&C systems.
- Ensure OT and IT systems meet design requirements and incorporate industry best practices.
- Manage the OT network and associated devices to support system integration and communication.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices to safeguard control systems.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals.
- Engage with OEMs during RFx processes to support compliance with technical specifications.
- Support the creation of equipment and AE/EPC services scope documents for plant retrofits and new generation, and support subsequent self-build proposals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop safe, reliable, and compliant control strategies.
- Support development and review of technical specifications, EPC specifications, and designs.
- Support construction of retrofit and new-build projects to ensure successful implementation.
- Assist in managing technology evolution and addressing obsolescence concerns.
- Coordinate routine work activities and provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
- Coordinate inputs for routine project cost forecasts and use scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities.
- Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
- Develop, review, or present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses.
- Identify stakeholders, build consensus, resolve conflict, and collaborate with peers within and outside the AEP system.
Benefits
- AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
