Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Mindlance; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance in Charlotte, NC is seeking an I&C Engineer for the Project Management & Construction (PMC) group. This hybrid role requires 15–25% travel and focuses on Emerson Ovation DCS, PLCs, control logic, commissioning and cybersecurity.

You will provide technical leadership through design, construction, commissioning and warranty phases, specify equipment, review control software, lead FATs, and coordinate with engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE license.
• 4+ years of engineering experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience, or 5+ years with PE registration.
• Master’s degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S. requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support project development, scope definition, EPC bid packages, cost estimates, schedules, and risk analysis.
• Provide engineering oversight throughout design, construction, commissioning, and warranty phases.
• Specify and procure Emerson Ovation DCS equipment.
• Develop and review control logic, graphics, hardware, and software.
• Lead FAT for control systems.
• Support construction and commissioning activities, including technical RFIs and design reviews.
• Provide oversight of site controls and cybersecurity assets.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, transmission, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to matrixed engineering and technical teams.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, documentation, and technical recommendations.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license

Tools

Emerson Ovation DCS

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Department: Project Management & Construction (PMC)

Location: Hybrid

Travel: 15–25%

Level: Engineer III or Senior Engineer, based on experience

Position Summary

Project Management & Construction (PMC) group is responsible for developing, designing, constructing, and commissioning new power-generation facilities. The I&C Engineer will provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems, including Emerson Ovation DCS, PLCs, control logic, commissioning, and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project development, scope definition, EPC bid packages, cost estimates, schedules, and risk analysis.


• Provide engineering oversight throughout design, construction, commissioning, and warranty phases.


• Specify and procure Emerson Ovation DCS equipment.


• Develop and review control logic, graphics, hardware, and software.


• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for control systems.


• Support construction and commissioning activities, including technical RFIs and design reviews.


• Provide oversight of site controls and cybersecurity assets.


• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable standards.


• Coordinate with engineering, construction, transmission, contractors, and other project stakeholders.


• Provide technical leadership to matrixed engineering and technical teams.


• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, documentation, and technical recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE license.


• 4+ years of engineering experience.


• Master’s degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S. requirement.


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE license.


• 6+ years of engineering experience, or 5+ years with PE registration.


• Master’s degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S. requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with Emerson Ovation DCS.


• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.


• Knowledge of power generation/control systems.


• Understanding of NERC CIP and industrial cybersecurity.


• Knowledge of ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and related engineering standards.


• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.


• EIT/FE certification with interest in obtaining a PE license.


• Hybrid: Remote and onsite work after onboarding.


• Travel: Approximately 15–25%.


• Onsite work may require PPE such as hardhat, safety glasses, protective clothing, earplugs, and fall protection.

EEO Statement:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.