Mid-Level I&C Engineer - Power & Controls

Kiewit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering Group seeks an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join the Design Engineering team in a role that blends technical execution with team leadership on diverse power projects.

You will work independently on smaller tasks or as part of larger cross-disciplinary teams, guiding I&C design, reviews, and commissioning support across North America. A PE is preferred, with SCADA/PLC experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLC. DCS system experience considered desirable
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity
• Incorporate the requirements of contract and customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals
• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates. Lead cost, feasibility and planning studies, analyzing customer needs and data including researching, investigate and coordinate with other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer
• Develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of departmental design and industry standard methods, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines to oversee and/or perform the preparation of design calculations, project drawings, and project design specifications
• Formulate and prepare technical specifications, perform bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals, develop recommendations for equipment selection and contract award and prepare interface points with construction partners and equipment suppliers
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel
• Oversight and/or direct performance of supplier shop drawing review, comment (and subsequent resolution), and approval and perform technical contract administration
• Mentor and direct the work of entry and mid-level employees for skills development. Review their progress and results. Provide direction and coaching, as needed
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address electrical/I&C-related design concepts, issues, or concerns

Skills

SCADA

PLC

DCS

Time management

Organization

Communications

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Control systems programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering Group seeks an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join the Design Engineering team in a role that blends technical execution with team leadership on diverse power projects.

You will work independently on smaller tasks or as part of larger cross-disciplinary teams, guiding I&C design, reviews, and commissioning support across North America. A PE is preferred, with SCADA/PLC experience and strong communication skills.