I&C Engineer – Next-Gen Power Plant Projects

Mississippi Power Co

Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to lead and support DCS and simulator activities for New Generation and Combined Cycle projects. Primary focus on DCS design, vendor coordination, field commissioning and operational readiness, with emphasis on evaluating emerging control and digital technologies for generation projects.

The role involves leading technical specifications, system layouts, I/O development, and alarm management, while coordinating with engineering

Qualifications

B.S. in Engineering is required.
P.E. License is a plus.
Experience with industrial process or power generation systems is required.
Combined Cycle or other power plant experience is a plus.
Experience with Distributed Control Systems and/or PLCs.
Experience in Emerson Ovation is a plus.
Working knowledge of networking design and troubleshooting is preferred.
Experience with protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus Serial, DNP3, OPC is a plus.
Working knowledge of instrumentation design (temperature, level, pressure, flow, vibration, analytical).
Experience supporting control system installation, factory or site acceptance testing, and plant startup is preferred.
Knowledge of industry cyber security best practices including physical and electronic access limitations is desirable.
Strong technical communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and support DCS and Simulator activities such as issuing technical specifications, developing system layouts, I/O list development, control logic / graphics reviews, and alarm management.
Serve as point of contact for all I&C-related project matters with other engineering disciplines and project representatives.
Represent the I&C team in applicable project-related engineering meetings, including weekly/monthly EPC updates, 3D-model reviews, schedule and procurement reviews, and site walkdowns.
Provide on-site field support during construction and startup project phases, assisting with DCS and Simulator installation, functional I/O testing and system checkout for all combined cycle, turbine, and balance of plant processes.
Develop, evaluate and implement operational enhancements that increase unit reliability, flexibility, and operability.