Instrumentation Engineer, Sr

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation, controls, and automation systems for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. The role serves as a senior technical resource within the engineering organization, providing leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise throughout all phases of EPC project execution. The position requires extensive experience in industrial instrumentation, process control systems, PLC/DCS platforms, and automation technologies, along with a track record of delivering complex projects and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. The engineer leads work from conceptual design through commissioning and startup, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and field personnel. The role also supports technical standards, quality and compliance, team development, construction, testing, and operational readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 10 years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
Extensive EPC experience supporting power generation, industrial, utility, renewable energy, BESS, data center, or infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and complex project execution.
Advanced knowledge of industrial instrumentation and process control systems; PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms; industrial communication protocols and network architectures; process automation and advanced control strategies; SIS and functional safety principles; instrument installation, calibration, and commissioning practices; and industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Experience with instrument indexes and I/O databases, loop diagrams and wiring schematics, P&IDs and process control documentation, cause-and-effect matrices, functional design specifications, control system architecture development, and startup and commissioning planning.
Proficiency with SmartPlant Instrumentation, Aveva Instrumentation, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Strong leadership and technical decision-making abilities, analytical and troubleshooting skills, written and verbal communication skills, project management and organizational capabilities, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced EPC environment.
Ability to interact effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and executive leadership.
Commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and work in active industrial facilities, power plants, data centers, substations, and construction environments as required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification.
Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, or similar engineering analysis software.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for power generation, renewable energy, industrial, and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Develop, review, and approve instrument indexes, I/O lists, instrument data sheets and specifications, control system architecture diagrams, loop and wiring diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, functional design specifications, control narratives, operating philosophies, instrument installation details, and P&ID instrumentation markups.
Specify and evaluate field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation; analytical instrumentation; control valves, actuators, and positioners; Safety Instrumented Systems; and process monitoring and control devices.
Ensure designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Lead development and integration of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems, including control system architectures, communication networks, and automation strategies.
Review control logic, system programming requirements, and operational philosophies; support industrial cybersecurity and network reliability; coordinate system integration with electrical, process, and mechanical systems; and evaluate emerging automation technologies and practices.
Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert; oversee complex engineering studies, designs, and analyses; review vendor packages and specifications; and develop engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and advise project teams, clients, and executive leadership on technical solutions and risk mitigation.
Lead instrumentation engineering activities from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
Develop engineering scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements; support estimating, proposal development, and client presentations.
Review engineering deliverables for quality, consistency, and compliance; monitor project progress; identify risks and scope changes; and develop mitigation strategies.
Participate in project reviews, client meetings, and technical workshops.
Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, process, civil, structural, and construction teams; lead interdisciplinary design reviews, HAZOP studies, and constructability assessments; and resolve design interface issues.
Ensure instrumentation and automation systems are integrated into facility operations and startup plans.
Provide senior engineering support during construction, startup, and commissioning; lead FAT, SAT, and system validation; and support loop checks, calibration, functional testing, and startup troubleshooting.
Review commissioning procedures and turnover documentation, respond to RFIs and field engineering issues, and support operational readiness reviews and client training.
Mentor engineers, designers, and junior technical staff; provide technical guidance and professional development support; and assist with recruiting, onboarding, and performance development.
Promote engineering excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and support departmental standards, procedures, and training programs.
Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, project specifications, and applicable regulations; perform technical reviews and approvals; maintain documentation and revision control; and support lessons learned.
Travel up to 25% for project meetings, site visits, construction support, commissioning activities, and client engagements.