Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (Senior)

System One; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is hiring a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer based in Lake Mary, FL. The role requires 6-10+ years of experience in power generation, focusing on gas turbine controls.

Primary responsibilities include leading technical evaluation of contracts, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers a salary between $110,000 and $135,000, and is onsite with minimal travel expectations.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of relevant I&C experience in power generation or similar industries.
• Advanced knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and interpretation of customer contract requirements.
• Own instrumentation scope, schedules, and deliverables for projects.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Gas turbine controls expertise

Instrumentation design knowledge

Project execution capabilities

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

Control systems like MK5/MK6, T3000, Ovation

Job description

Job Title: Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (Senior)

Location: Lake Mary, FL

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $110,000.00-$135,000.00

Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate core competencies: action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Lead evaluation and interpretation of customer contract requirements and technical specifications
• Own instrumentation scope, schedules, and deliverables for assigned projects
• Develop and review complex instrumentation specifications, RFQs, and procurement strategies
• Provide technical oversight of vendor selection, bid evaluations, and supplier performance
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of P&IDs, instrument indexes, I/O lists, and loop designs
• Lead development and review of datasheets, drawings, and design documentation
• Drive resolution of technical issues, customer comments, and design conflicts
• Act as primary technical interface with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Lead development and continuous improvement of I&C procedures, standards, and best practices
• Support and lead troubleshooting, commissioning, and field issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and regional requirements
• Lead new vendor qualification and evaluation efforts
• Support business development activities including bid reviews and technical proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Typically, 6–10+ years of relevant I&C experience in power generation or similar industries
• Strong expertise in gas turbine controls and/or balance-of-plant systems
• Advanced knowledge of control systems (e.g., MK5/MK6, T3000, Ovation, DeltaV, SIMATIC, etc.)
• Deep experience with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) or similar engineering tools
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, sizing, and application
• Advanced understanding of I/O architecture, system integration, and plant operations
• Proven ability to interpret and apply industry standards (ISA, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA, AGA, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving and project execution capabilities
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10%

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.