I&C Engineer 1

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an entry‑level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer I to join our Engineering team in Lakewood, Colorado.

This full‑time role reports to the I&C Engineering Supervisor and requires hands‑on I&C tasks with guidance from senior engineers. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and up to 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; problem-solving ability.
• Experience with HYSYS, Unisim, ProMax and/or VMG Symmetry; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Produces I&C engineering deliverables defined by the RACI in accordance with company standards.
• Collaborates with project team on interdisciplinary technical deliverables.
• Communicates project progress and status of I&C deadlines in meetings and reviews.
• Reviews deliverables with peers/supervisors to ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Participates in department meetings and training; assists with other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Self-direction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Unisim

ProMax

VMG Symmetry

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Little About Us

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Lakewood, Colorado office, we execute projects across North America, spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of extensive facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

Position Information

• Position Title: I&C Engineer 1
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: I&C Engineering Supervisor
• Employment Classification: Exempt
• Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Travel Required: Up to 20%
• Location: Lakewood, CO
• Management: No
• EEO Statement: Professionals
• Job Family: Professionals

About Your Role

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer is a hands‑on, full‑time position with day‑to‑day duties responsible for completing well‑defined I&C engineering tasks with frequent technical oversight and guidance from more experienced engineers and supervisor(s).

Essential Duties And Major Responsibilities

• Produces I&C engineering deliverables defined by the RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed) in alignment with company standards and procedures.
• Collaborates with project team members on interdisciplinary technical deliverables, as defined by the RACI.
• Collaborates and communicates with the project team regarding overall project progress and status of I&C‑specific deadlines and deliverables through internal/external kickoff meetings, weekly status meetings, lead reports, design review meetings, and model review meetings.
• Conducts technical collaboration by reviewing deliverables with peers and supervisors as questions arise and ensuring QA/QC procedures are performed on deliverables generated.
• Participates in department meetings and training, as required.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

• Company Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.
• 40‑Hour Work Week: Monday through Friday, hours may vary with the workload.
• Evenings/Weekends/OT: As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Qualifications

• Position: I&C Engineer I
• Years Experience: 0–3 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem‑solving skills to propose mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability of basic leadership skills and general experience with leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.
  • Experience with HYSYS, Unisim, ProMax, and/or VMG Symmetry and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Ability to self‑direct and have a sense of responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; puts success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments; resolves conflict without blame; maintains confidentiality; listens without interrupting.
• Communications – Expresses ideas verbally and in writing; listens and comprehends; keeps others informed; chooses appropriate communication methods.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; demonstrates integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; seeks self‑development; embraces responsibility; takes independent actions; seeks opportunities; offers help when needed.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks improvements; applies feedback; monitors own work for quality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The work environment is typical office and construction; employee must perform tasks while managing distractions, driving to sites, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.