Senior I&C Engineer — Power & SCADA Systems

Kiewit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer to lead and support design efforts on power project pursuits across North America. You will guide SCADA/I&C design, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams to ensure safety, constructability, and on-time delivery.

Required experience includes 10+ years in instrumentation and controls engineering with SCADA/PLC/DCS exposure, ABET-accredited degree, and PE preferred.

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
• At least 10 years’ experience in instrumentation and controls engineering and design performing engineering related duties; a minimum of 3 years in the power generation market 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
• Displays leadership and confidence to mentor peers

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead or support engineer on a multitude of pursuits and projects providing front line technical issue solutions associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations of SCADA system replacement/upgrades and other I&C projects for power projects.
• 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

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Work ethic

SCADA/PLC familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Controls Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

DCS systems

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer to lead and support design efforts on power project pursuits across North America. You will guide SCADA/I&C design, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams to ensure safety, constructability, and on-time delivery.

Required experience includes 10+ years in instrumentation and controls engineering with SCADA/PLC/DCS exposure, ABET-accredited degree, and PE preferred.