Engineer III Instrumentation & Control

Apex Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision coverage

401K with company match

EAP

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for Houston, TX. You will lead I&C design for power-generation projects, developing instruments, I/O lists, control narratives, and specifications. Focus areas include DCS/PLC systems (Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, Mark VIe, GE MicroNet, ABB).

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in I&C, turbine/boiler control experience, and ability to travel for field work. PE license preferred; onsite/hybrid opportunities may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience.
• Strong power industry/power-generation experience.
• Hands-on experience with DCS and/or PLC platforms.
• Experience with turbine and/or boiler control systems.
• Developing control narratives, I/O lists, data sheets, and specifications.
• Willingness to work in office and field environments; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls engineering/design for power projects.
• Develop instrument indexes, I/O lists, control narratives, data sheets, and specs.
• Engineer and support DCS and PLC control systems (Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, etc.).
• Support systems for gas turbines and boilers; perform technical evaluations.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and designers; manage assignments.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Instrumentation & Controls

DCS/PLC experience

Power industry knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

Mark VIe

GE MicroNet

ABB systems

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

# Engineer III Instrumentation & ControlApply**Job#: 3054506****Job Description:**Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer**Location:** Houston, TX-77042 (Fully onsite)Position OverviewWe are seeking a **Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer** to support instrumentation and control system design for power-generation projects. This position will focus on **DCS/PLC systems, turbine and boiler controls, CEMS, instrumentation, and the development of key I&C engineering deliverables**.Key Responsibilities* Lead instrumentation and controls engineering/design activities for power-generation projects.* Develop and maintain **Instrument Indexes, I/O Lists, control narratives, data sheets, specifications, and other I&C design deliverables**.* Engineer and support **DCS and PLC control systems**, including platforms such as **Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, Mark VIe, GE MicroNet, and ABB systems**.* Support instrumentation and control systems associated with **gas turbines, boilers, and related power-generation equipment**.* Perform engineering studies, prepare technical specifications, evaluate proposals, and develop project estimates.* Evaluate and recommend control system components and instrumentation.* Provide technical direction and support to engineers and designers as needed.* Work independently on complex engineering assignments while coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.* Support both office and field-based project activities as required.Required Qualifications* **Bachelor’s degree in Engineering** from an accredited engineering program.* **10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience.*** Strong **power industry/power-generation experience**.* Hands-on experience with **DCS and/or PLC platforms**.* Experience with **turbine and/or boiler control systems**.* Experience developing **control narratives, I/O lists, instrument indexes, data sheets, and control system specifications**.* Strong knowledge of instrumentation, controls engineering principles, industry practices, and applicable codes.* Ability to independently manage engineering assignments, priorities, and deadlines.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Willingness to work in both **office and field environments** and travel as needed.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with **Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, Mark VIe, GE MicroNet, and/or ABB control systems**.* Experience with **Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)**.* Familiarity with **AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, Navisworks, and other engineering/design software**.* **Professional Engineer (PE) license** preferred. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Houston, TX, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** October 16, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $65 per hour