Junior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for Power Plants

Mitsubishi Power Americas; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation & I&C Engineer I to support design, documentation, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for gas turbine and power plant projects.

Role focuses on learning core I&C principles, developing technical skills, and assisting senior engineers in project execution with collaboration across design, operations, procurement, and sales teams. Travel up to 5–10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Typically 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops considered).
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and control concepts.
• Exposure to power generation or industrial systems preferred.
• Familiarity (or willingness to learn) control systems such as: Netmation, MK5/MK6, T3000, Ovation, DeltaV, SIMATIC, etc.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation devices: Pressure, temperature (RTD/thermocouple), level, flow, valves, etc.
• Exposure to engineering tools such as SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of P&IDs, I/O concepts, and signal types.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the I&C discipline.
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Assist in reviewing customer requirements and project specifications.
• Support development of instrumentation procurement schedules.
• Assist in preparation of technical specifications and RFQs.
• Review vendor documentation and support quote evaluations under supervision.
• Assist in verifying instrumentation against P&IDs and developing instrument indexes/lists.
• Support creation and updating of: Instrument loops, Datasheets, Instrumentation drawings
• Provide support for I/O list development and related documentation.
• Assist in resolving customer comments and updating drawings/documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, operations, procurement, sales).
• Support communication with suppliers and contractors as directed.
• Assist in development and maintenance of I&C procedures and checklists.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities and field support when required.
• Learn and apply applicable industry codes and standards (ISA, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA, AGA, etc.)
• Support vendor qualification activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation

I&C concepts

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation & I&C Engineer I to support design, documentation, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for gas turbine and power plant projects.

Role focuses on learning core I&C principles, developing technical skills, and assisting senior engineers in project execution with collaboration across design, operations, procurement, and sales teams. Travel up to 5–10% may be required.