Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data ... Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR ...
Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data ... Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR ...
Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data ... Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR ...
Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data ... Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR ...
Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data ... Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR ...
Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data ... Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR ...
... control system, secondary coolant system, and balance of plant systems. The ideal candidate will ... The Mechanical Systems Design Engineer will support alignment between multiple engineering ...
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... control system, secondary coolant system, and balance of plant systems. The ideal candidate will ... The Mechanical Systems Design Engineer will support alignment between multiple engineering ...
Controls Hardware Engineer
Phillipsburg, KS · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved ... Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical; or ...
Controls Hardware Engineer
Phillipsburg, KS · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved ... Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical; or ...
Controls Automation Engineer
Lenexa, KS · On-site
$76K - $100K/yr
Diagnose and resolve control system, instrumentation, and electrical issues to minimize downtime ... Collaborate with process engineers to implement control strategies, perform system audits, and ...
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Controls Automation Engineer
Lenexa, KS · On-site
$76K - $100K/yr
Diagnose and resolve control system, instrumentation, and electrical issues to minimize downtime ... Collaborate with process engineers to implement control strategies, perform system audits, and ...
Controls Hardware Engineer
Phillipsburg, KS · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved ... Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical; or ...
Controls Hardware Engineer
Phillipsburg, KS · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved ... Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical; or ...
Electrical Controls Engineer
Winfield, KS · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Take problem calls relating to control systems. Investigate and advise corrective action to be ... Complete any required paperwork changes to Electrical Engineering work or advise other departments ...
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Electrical Controls Engineer
Winfield, KS · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Take problem calls relating to control systems. Investigate and advise corrective action to be ... Complete any required paperwork changes to Electrical Engineering work or advise other departments ...
Controls Hardware Engineer
Phillipsburg, KS · On-site
$90 - $140/hr
Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved ... Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical; or ...
Controls Hardware Engineer
Phillipsburg, KS · On-site
$90 - $140/hr
Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved ... Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical; or ...
Electrical Controls Engineer
Winfield, KS · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Take problem calls relating to control systems. Investigate and advise corrective action to be ... Complete any required paperwork changes to Electrical Engineering work or advise other departments ...
Electrical Controls Engineer
Winfield, KS · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Take problem calls relating to control systems. Investigate and advise corrective action to be ... Complete any required paperwork changes to Electrical Engineering work or advise other departments ...
Electrical Controls Engineer
$65K - $87K/yr
Take problem calls relating to control systems. Investigate and advise corrective action to be ... Complete any required paperwork changes to Electrical Engineering work or advise other departments ...
Electrical Controls Engineer
$65K - $87K/yr
Take problem calls relating to control systems. Investigate and advise corrective action to be ... Complete any required paperwork changes to Electrical Engineering work or advise other departments ...
... programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interface (HMI), burner management, combustion control, and standalone control systems. * Read and apply P&IDs ...
... programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interface (HMI), burner management, combustion control, and standalone control systems. * Read and apply P&IDs ...
... programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interface (HMI), burner management, combustion control, and standalone control systems. * Read and apply P&IDs ...
... programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interface (HMI), burner management, combustion control, and standalone control systems. * Read and apply P&IDs ...
Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design, Development
$91.69 - $117.26/hr
... systems through advanced control law development, simulation, certification, and flight performance optimization. If you are a seasoned aerospace engineer with deep expertise in controls design and ...
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$91.69 - $117.26/hr
... systems through advanced control law development, simulation, certification, and flight performance optimization. If you are a seasoned aerospace engineer with deep expertise in controls design and ...
Industrial Control Technician I ($7,500 Sign-on-Bonus)
Iola, KS · On-site
$25.75 - $34.25/hr
... Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Inspects, adjusts, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electric, distributed control systems ...
Industrial Control Technician I ($7,500 Sign-on-Bonus)
Iola, KS · On-site
$25.75 - $34.25/hr
... Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Inspects, adjusts, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electric, distributed control systems ...
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... Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world ... Lead and execute field control system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage support ...
... Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world ... Lead and execute field control system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage support ...
... Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world ... Lead and execute field control system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage support ...
... Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world ... Lead and execute field control system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage support ...
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Kansas City Plant
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$110K - $165K/yr
... the engineering team at our Kansas City Plant . In this role, you will design, develop, and ... Control System Design : Develop and implement control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and ...
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Kansas City Plant
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$110K - $165K/yr
... the engineering team at our Kansas City Plant . In this role, you will design, develop, and ... Control System Design : Develop and implement control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and ...
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Kansas City Plant
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$110K - $165K/yr
... the engineering team at our Kansas City Plant . In this role, you will design, develop, and ... Control System Design : Develop and implement control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and ...
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Kansas City Plant
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$110K - $165K/yr
... the engineering team at our Kansas City Plant . In this role, you will design, develop, and ... Control System Design : Develop and implement control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and ...
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What is the difference between Control System Engineer vs Automation Engineer?
| Aspect | Control System Engineer | Automation Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering; certifications like CSCP or ISA | Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering; similar certifications |
| Work Environment | Design, develop, and maintain control systems in manufacturing, energy, or industrial settings | Design and implement automated systems and processes in manufacturing or production environments |
| Industry Usage | Commonly employed in industries requiring control systems such as oil & gas, manufacturing, and utilities | Used in industries focusing on process automation, robotics, and production efficiency |
Control System Engineers and Automation Engineers share similar educational backgrounds and certifications. While Control System Engineers focus on designing and maintaining control systems, Automation Engineers concentrate on implementing automated processes. Both roles are vital in industrial settings, often overlapping but with distinct primary responsibilities.
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Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Power Generation
Overland Park, KS • On-site
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 18 days ago
Black & Veatch rating
8.9
Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
55th of 447 rated engineering
Job description
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 113564
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Take a lead role on major power plant projects, guiding multidisciplinary I&C engineering teams through design, procurement, planning, and execution.
- Drive technical studies and detailed design for power generation facilities, including Balance of Plant systems that support safe and reliable operations.
- Integrate into established project teams, applying your expertise while taking on increasing responsibility as project needs evolve.
The Team
The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and Solutions. Our team provides a full range of services including consulting, master planning, assessments, conceptual design, detailed design, EPC, design-build, construction support, field services, testing, commissioning, resident engineering, staff augmentation, training, on-call services, and system implementation, configuration, and programing.
Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.
Key Responsbilities
- Working directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems related to the power plant (logics, network architecture diagrams, instrument lists, I/O Lists, instrument installation details, schematics and wiring drawings, calculations, studies, technical specifications, etc.).
- Lead major projects, teams, supervise and mentor lower-level engineers, review and provide oversight of their work or assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous I&C design experience for large scale power plants.
- Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for control and instrumentation, and procurement specifications for I&C equipment.
- Experience in instrumentation and process automation systems applications and selection.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
- Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
- Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
- Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
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 would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Overland Park, KS, US
Year founded
1915