I&C Senior Engineer
ENGIE North America Inc.
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ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking an I&C Senior Engineer in Houston to support design, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems for utility and district energy assets.
You will work under senior engineers to develop designs, review deliverables, and support field activities for on-campus and capital projects. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in I&C, with PLC/SCADA/HMI exposure and knowledge of industrial standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Engineering.
- Minimum five years of instrumentation and controls experience.
- Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, PLC/DCS and process automation.
- Knowledge of design standards such as UL/IEC/ISO/IEEE.
- Able to travel domestically up to 20%.
Responsibilities
- Support design and development of control systems for utility processes.
- Assist with installation, commissioning and integration of plant control systems.
- Review contractor I&C work for schedule and quality compliance.
- Document control system architectures and communication layouts.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure safe and reliable operation.
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I&C Senior Engineer
Posting Start Date: 8/31/26
Requisition ID: 71245
HOUSTON, United States, 77056
ENGIE North America Inc.
Engineering
Permanent
Full - Time
As the Senior I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems for existing utility and district energy assets, as well as new capital and brownfield projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the Engineer I&C will assist in developing engineering designs, reviewing contractor deliverables, supporting field activities, and ensuring project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards. The role will collaborate with internal teams, contractors, operations personnel, and other ENGIE technical resources to support the successful delivery of projects and operational initiatives.
- Support the design and development of control systems for various utility processes, including electrical power generation, utility distribution networks and accessories
- Assist with the design, installation, and commissioning of plant control systems and associated instrumentation for new capital projects and on-campus integration (utilities, district energy systems, combined heat and power etc.)
- Participate in projects involving multiple applications, including SCADA, device controls and sensors, communications networks, and related systems
- Assist with reviewing engineering contractor I&C work progress, ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and applicable codes
- Support the development and documentation of control system architectures and communication network layouts
- Review instruments and actuators to accurately measure and control critical parameters like voltage, pressure, temperature, flow rate, etc.. under the guidance of senior engineering
- Review instrumentation for adequate redundancy to meet operating reliability requirements and control logics enabling effective operations and controls
- Participate in the review of the process automation as it relates to manual intervention during a plant upset and determine if adequate automation is in place to ensure continuous supply for utilities
- Support system integration of different components of the control system, including field devices, communication networks, and operator interface stations.
- Assist in evaluating repair, replacement, and upgrade opportunities for existing control systems and instrumentation
- Support communications and coordination between the Central Utility Plant, Substation, campus networks, and grid operator
- Support the commissioning process for the control system, ensuring all components function as designed
- Collaborate with contractors to resolve issues during construction, commissioning and post-commissioning phases
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, automation, commissioning, operations support, or related industrial environments
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems used in power generation, utilities, district energy, or industrial facilities.
- Basic understanding of control loop fundamentals, process automation, and industrial instrumentation
- Exposure to PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, or building automation systems through education, internships, or professional experience
- Familiarity with SCADA, HMI design and PI, Web CTRL Building Energy Modelling / automation systems (BAS) and fault detection diagnostic (FDD) systems
- Familiarity with industry standards UL, IEC, ISO IEEE and other design codes
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively in a team environment
- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
- Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record; involves occasional fieldwork across active construction sites
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Salary Range: $102,000 - $156,400 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
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102,000.00 USD
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