Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer – Power Experience

Novetus Engineering LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novetus Engineering LLC in Houston is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer with hands‑on experience in power‑island systems. This role focuses on specifications, design packages, documentation, and technical oversight for major power‑plant equipment.

The ideal candidate has experience with GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines, and GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI/Mark VIe controls, plus familiarity with SPI and ASME Code 31.1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of I&C engineering experience in power generation or industrial energy.
• Experience with GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines and packaged equipment.
• Experience with GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI/Mark VIe control systems.
• Familiarity with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) and ASME Code 31.1.
• Strong background in engineering deliverables development (specs, drawings, narratives).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering documentation including instrument specifications and loop sheets.
• Provide I&C engineering support for GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines, and balance‑of‑plant systems.
• Review vendor documentation and ensure integration into plant control systems.
• Support project teams with technical oversight and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with ASME Code 31.1 and project standards.
• Use SPI for instrument index management and deliverable control.
• Assist commissioning and startup with documentation and punch‑list resolution.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and evaluations of instrumentation and control systems.
• Lead or support upgrades and reliability improvements on the power island.

Skills

GTG

HRSG

ACC

Steam Turbines

Packaged equipment controls

Communication

Technical writing

Documentation discipline

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Controls Engineering

Tools

GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI/Mark VIe control systems

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

ASME Code 31.1 Power Code

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer with strong experience in power‑island systems and engineering deliverables development from a project‑execution standpoint. This role is not primarily a PLC programming or networking position — it is an engineering role focused on specifications, design packages, documentation, and technical oversight for major power‑plant equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines, packaged equipment, and GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI controls, along with familiarity in ASME Code 31.1 and SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering documentation including instrument specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, loop sheets, cause‑and‑effect matrices, and project technical packages
• Provide I&C engineering support for Gas Turbine Generators (GTG), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), Air‑Cooled Condensers (ACC), Steam Turbines, and associated balance‑of‑plant systems
• Review vendor documentation for packaged equipment and ensure proper integration into plant control systems
• Support project teams with technical oversight, design reviews, and coordination with EPCs, OEMs, and internal engineering groups
• Ensure compliance with ASME Code 31.1 Power Piping, plant standards, and project specifications
• Utilize SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) for instrument index management, loop development, and deliverable control
• Provide engineering support during commissioning and startup (documentation, punch‑list resolution, technical clarification)
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and technical evaluations related to instrumentation and control systems
• Lead or support engineering deliverables for upgrades, retrofits, and reliability improvements across the power island

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of I&C engineering experience in power generation, combined‑cycle, or industrial energy environments
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • GTG, HRSG, ACC, Steam Turbines
  • GE/Baker Hughes Mark VI / Mark VIe control systems
  • Packaged equipment instrumentation & controls
  • SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)
  • ASME Code 31.1 Power Code
• Strong background in engineering deliverables development (specs, drawings, narratives, logic documentation)
• Experience supporting project engineering, design reviews, and technical documentation workflows

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with EPC contractors or OEMs on major power‑island scopes
  • Familiarity with DCS integration (high‑level understanding only; no PLC programming required)
  • Field engineering or commissioning support experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or progress toward licensure

  Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and technical writing abilities
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
  • Detail‑oriented with strong documentation discipline
  • Comfortable working in a project‑driven environment with deadlines and deliverable milestones

  Location: Houston TX, full‑time in‑office role

  About Novetus Engineering LLC

  Novetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi‑billion‑$ international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency. An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held.