I&C Engineer I — Hands-on Design & Team Impact

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.

Title

POSITION DESCRIPTION

I&C Engineer 1

Department

Engineering

Reports To

I&C Engineering Supervisor

Flsa

Exempt

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm

Travel Required

Up to 20%

LOCATION:

Lakewood, CO

Management

No

Eeo

Professionals

Job Family

Professionals

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.

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 quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures are performed on deliverables generated.
• Participates in department meetings and training, as required.
• Assist 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

Relevant Experience

Education

Skills

I&C Engineer I

0-3 Years

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.

This role will collaborate with the project team(s) to complete deliverables as assigned by the project manager or project engineer, in alignment with the project schedule, budget, and scope of work.

Develops industry knowledge and skillset through completion of technical deliverables associated with projects by reviewing calculations, design guidelines, and industry standards for understanding and comprehension, as well as increases understanding while picking up redlines and QA/QC comments on deliverables.

Type Of Experience Needed To Be Successful

• 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.
  
  

Supervisory Expectations

• The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.
  
  

Independence of Action

• Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager/leader; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment is the typical office and construction environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment with significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. Must be able to drive to sites or meeting with clients.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.