Entry-Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — Growth

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support design, calculations, and deliverables across our nuclear construction projects in Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TN.

You will learn standards, contribute to Master Instrument Indexes, alarm lists, control narratives, and assist with contract administration and RFI responses while growing with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls or Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Familiarity with control system programming and basic knowledge of logic diagrams.
• Some programming experience, especially with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to interpret and fulfill client requirements, specify equipment, and contribute to design solutions.
• Develop familiarity with departmental design standards, engineering codes, and company guidelines; offer recommendations to enhance processes.
• Assist in feasibility and planning studies by analyzing client data and coordinating with project engineers.
• Support development of I&C design deliverables (Master Instrument Indexes, Alarm Sets, Area Classifications, Control Narratives, Instrument Rack Layouts).
• Help administer instrumentation and control equipment contracts (FMCS, DCS, Remote I/O cabinets, field instrumentation).
• Monitor and ensure timely submission of project documentation and deliverables.
• Respond to RFIs related to instrumentation and control systems, operation, and startup procedures.
• Review and coordinate deliverables from other disciplines for integration with I&C design.

Skills

control system programming

logic diagrams knowledge

PLC programming experience

MS Word

MS Excel

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background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

PLC programming tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support design, calculations, and deliverables across our nuclear construction projects in Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TN.

You will learn standards, contribute to Master Instrument Indexes, alarm lists, control narratives, and assist with contract administration and RFI responses while growing with a collaborative team.