Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer

The Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer will serve as the principal engineer for instrumentation, controls, and automation systems across onshore power and microgrid projects. The role establishes plant-wide and microgrid control architectures, including DCS, PLC-based systems, SIS, EMS, PMS, and SCADA, and defines control philosophies and interface standards governing coordinated operation of generation assets, BESS, and backup systems to meet high availability and reliability requirements typical of data-center-driven microgrids.

What You Will Do

The ideal candidate will lead the development, review, and approval of core I&C deliverables, including control philosophies, I/O lists, loop diagrams, datasheets, alarm rationalization, and cause-and-effect matrices. They will also provide technical leadership for control system upgrades, migrations, and expansions, ensuring continuity, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in onshore natural-gas-based power generation and BESS, gained within EPC/EPCI contractors, project developers, or utility organizations. They will have led I&C engineering for complex power and microgrid projects and possess strong experience across Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC(I) phases, including bid-phase technical definition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering within power generation facilities, including projects serving high reliability or mission critical loads
• Hands on experience with major DCS and PLC platforms, including Emerson Ovation/DeltaV, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, and Rockwell Automation
• Strong foundation in industrial instrumentation, control loops, automation systems, and overall plant controls
• Demonstrated ability to read, develop, and review P&IDs, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and control narratives
• Experience supporting procurement activities for Instrumentation & Control systems, including preparation and technical review of RFQs, bid evaluations, and vendor selection for instruments, control systems, and automation packages
• Knowledge of project procurement workflows and coordination with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to support schedule-driven purchasing activities
• Working knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and applicable standards, including IEC 61511 and ISA 84, with experience supporting functional safety lifecycle activities
• Experience with combustion controls, turbine controls, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and/or integrated hybrid power or microgrid systems, including control and system integration aspects
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering design tools used for instrumentation and control engineering
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability, with experience leading engineering teams and complex design efforts
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical decision making skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa/relocation assistance
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays