Associate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Black & Veatch; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering company in North Carolina is seeking an Associate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support power generation projects. Responsibilities include technical design, procurement coordination, and generating design documents for power plant I&C systems. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering and relevant experience in large-scale power plants.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and process automation.
• Flexible to work extra hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of I&C engineers in technical design and procurement.
• Generate engineering design documents for power plant systems.
• Mentor lower-level engineers and review their work.
• Mentor lower‑level engineers and review their work.

Skills

I&C design experience for large-scale power plants

Control system network architecture

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

P&IDs

I/O lists

Control narratives

Instrument data sheets

Logic diagrams

Job description

Associate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Company: Black & Veatch

Join our team as an Associate I&C Engineer in Power Generation. This role supports technical design, procurement, coordination, and oversight for power plant I&C systems.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of I&C engineers and assist in technical design, procurement, planning and coordination for power plants.
• Generate engineering design documents and deliverables for power plant systems.
• Prepare design documents: logic diagrams, network architecture, instrument lists, I/O lists, installation details, schematics, wiring drawings, calculations, studies, specifications.
• Mentor lower‑level engineers and review their work.

Qualifications

• Previous I&C design experience for large‑scale power plants.
• Experience with control system network architecture diagrams, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, P&IDs, and procurement specifications.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and process automation system applications and selection.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn power industry processes and procedures.
• Flexible to work extra hours when required by client or project.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program and at least 1 year of related work experience.

Preferred Certifications

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

Work Environment & Schedule

Typical office environment; may require some site visits for physical tasks such as crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary, 401(k) match, health benefits, paid vacation, and a comprehensive wellness program.

EEO Statement

Black & Veatch is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.