Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Power (Denver)
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The Senior Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work with either controls-specific or multi-discipline engineering teams to develop Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages,
The Senior Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work with either controls-specific or multi-discipline engineering teams to develop Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages, perform calculations and develop engineering solutions in support of maintenance or capital projects in a variety of locations. The I&C department supports Energy’s business markets in Gas and Heavy Industrials, Energy Storage, Solar, Hydro, Nuclear, and Carbon Reduction.
Job Duties:
- Compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Lead both small and large controls projects from both technical and project management perspectives.
- Lead controls design for multi-discipline projects.
- Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and instrumentation contracts.
- Perform control system retrofits and migrations.
- Develop detailed scope documents to identify how the upgrade/migration will be executed.
- Prepare instrumentation design deliverables, including instrument list, instrument data sheets, instrument installation details, 3D modeling, and instrument location plans.
- Prepare controls design deliverables, including input/output (I/O) list, logic diagrams, graphic sketches, alarm management, and control system programming.
- Prepare electrical design deliverables, including cable schedule, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation packages.
- Participate in the development of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and equipment subcontract package specifications.
- Manage instrumentation and control system contracts, including specification development, bid evaluation, contract administration, submittal reviews, factory acceptance testing, site supervision, and contract closeout.
- Verify and perform design calculations, project studies and report preparation.
- Perform detailed quality reviews of project submittals.
- Perform on-site logic and graphic configuration.
- Perform I/O checkout and functional testing of devices during commissioning at project site.
- Complete all assigned safety and job-related training materials.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering from an accredited program and seven (7) years of related experience required.
- Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
- Professionally registered engineer (PE) recommended.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on familiarity with control systems found in power generation facilities is recommended.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Must be proficient with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Travel requirements – 30%
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- November 6, 2026
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