Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development

Black & Veatch Corporation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver is looking for a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to drive business development and oversee design projects for water and wastewater utilities in the West Region. This role requires strong technical writing, management capabilities, and substantial experience in I&C design. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant industry experience. Hybrid work options may be available after 90 days based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in instrumentation, control, and automation design consulting.
• 4 years’ experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• 2 years’ experience in project management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for I&C-related master plans and design projects.
• Manage marketing, planning, design and construction phase services.
• Attend client and contractor meetings, perform field investigations.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

I&C design experience

Project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development

Location: Denver, CO, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead business development, design, and delivery of instrumentation, control, and automation solutions for water and wastewater utilities in the West Region.

The Opportunity

• Support and align with growth strategy for the BV Water Solution Business in the West region, creating relationships with clients and acting as a liaison between local design team, client, and remote design teams.
• Lead business development efforts for I&C-related master plans and design projects, producing marketing content for each pursuit, negotiating contracts, and leading projects.
• Pursue and lead SCADA Assessments and Master Plans to advise utilities on how best to upgrade or replace existing SCADA systems.
• Manage and coordinate marketing, planning, design and construction phase services for automation, instrumentation, control and SCADA projects for water and wastewater utilities and industrial water pursuits.
• Lead execution and take overall responsibility for I&C design projects, coordinating I&C engineering efforts for large multi-discipline projects.
• Provide local interface by attending client and contractor meetings, performing field investigations, attending factory acceptance testing, and helping to resolve I&C client and construction issues.
• Monitor and control project schedule and budgets and assist with proposals and presentations in response to sales opportunities.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will support our Governments & Communities market sector. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will build a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to align your skills to project needs and offers a collaborative and innovative culture with greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, demonstrated management capabilities, I&C design experience, and broad I&C technical knowledge.
• 10 years’ experience in instrumentation, control, and automation design consulting.
• 4 years’ experience in water/wastewater industry.
• 2 years’ experience in project management and business development.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the home country or the country of practice, or equivalent engineering experience. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment and Schedule

• This position requires a typical office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, with focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. Physical tasks during site visits may include crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

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Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.