Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

IS International Services, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IS International Services, LLC is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer III to lead instrumentation and control engineering for power generation projects in New York. The role requires significant experience in gas turbine controls and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with technical specifications.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in power generation, along with strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of relevant I&C experience in power generation or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of control systems and I/O architecture.
• Proven ability to interpret industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation scope, schedules, and deliverables for projects.
• Develop and review complex instrumentation specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards.

Skills

Gas turbine controls expertise

Instrumentation design and application

Leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

Control systems (e.g., MK5, MK6)

Job description

The I&C Engineer III is a senior-level contributor responsible for leading instrumentation and control engineering activities for gas turbine and power plant projects. This role provides technical leadership, drives design decisions, ensures quality and compliance, and mentors junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Lead evaluation and interpretation of customer contract requirements and technical specifications
• Own instrumentation scope, schedules, and deliverables for assigned projects
• Develop and review complex instrumentation specifications, RFQs, and procurement strategies
• Provide technical oversight of vendor selection, bid evaluations, and supplier performance
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of P&IDs, instrument indexes, I/O lists, and loop designs
• Lead development and review of datasheets, drawings, and design documentation
• Drive resolution of technical issues, customer comments, and design conflicts
• Act as primary technical interface with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Lead development and continuous improvement of I&C procedures, standards, and best practices
• Support and lead troubleshooting, commissioning, and field issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and regional requirements
• Lead new vendor qualification and evaluation efforts
• Support business development activities including bid reviews and technical proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Typically, 6-10+ years of relevant I&C experience in power generation or similar industries
• Strong expertise in gas turbine controls and/or balance-of-plant systems
• Advanced knowledge of control systems (e.g., MK5/MK6, T3000, Ovation, DeltaV, SIMATIC, etc.)
• Deep experience with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) or similar engineering tools
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, sizing, and application
• Advanced understanding of I/O architecture, system integration, and plant operations
• Proven ability to interpret and apply industry standards (ISA, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA, AGA, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving and project execution capabilities
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders