Lead Electrical & I&C Engineer

Columbia Energy and Environmental services; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services in Idaho Falls, ID is seeking a Principal Electrical/I&C Engineer to lead design/build/test projects. The role demands deep hands-on expertise in control system design, P&ID development, and integration of PLCs, with responsibility for mentoring junior staff and serving as discipline lead on complex initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate across engineering, design, and fabrication teams, ensure safety and quality, and oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in control system design.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Proven ability to prepare design deliverables, resolve review comments, and finalize design packages.
• Experience in construction oversight, including installation, testing, training, and upgrades.
• Proficiency with PLC programming, integration, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting technical growth and professional development.
• Act as discipline lead on projects, ensuring technical quality and project success.
• Provide direction on design/build/test projects and guide multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Support multiple projects across Washington, Idaho, and other locations; collaborate with designers to produce drawings.
• Generate test plans and procedures, supporting system testing and validation; maintain configuration control.
• Communicate project status and technical challenges to stakeholders; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Instrumentation & Controls

PLC Programming

Design & Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher from ABET-accredited university

Job description

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services in Idaho Falls, ID is seeking a Principal Electrical/I&C Engineer to lead design/build/test projects. The role demands deep hands-on expertise in control system design, P&ID development, and integration of PLCs, with responsibility for mentoring junior staff and serving as discipline lead on complex initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate across engineering, design, and fabrication teams, ensure safety and quality, and oversee