Instrumentation & Controls Engineer- Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

$110,000 - $160,000/Yr

Kiewit Corporation - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position at Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering involves supporting industrial and water projects across North America. The role focuses on construction-driven engineering, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a stable backlog of work in a growing EPC company, working alongside a team of experts on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies analyzing customer needs and data.
• Administer contracts for instrumentation and control equipment, especially the Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Monitor and plan for required submittal dates.
• Respond to questions and Requests for Interpretation (RFIs) from the construction contractor regarding instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform intermediate calculations and solve problems using established scientific principles.
• Conduct routine technical assignments and develop small to mid-size project proposals.
• Work with designers to develop engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve design constraints and issues.
• Apply economic analysis to determine best cost solutions.
• Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Identify changes in the scope of work during a small project and produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Lead quality checks of the design and engineering of a small to mid-size project to ensure accuracy.
• Review OEM vendor packages for technical compliance to specifications.
• Develop I&C design deliverables including Instrument List, Instrument Data Sheets, IO List, Network Architecture, Loop Drawings, and Control Narratives.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering in instrumentation controls, electrical, mechanical, chemical, physics, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 8 years' experience in I&C systems design.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Familiarity with control system programming and fluency in reading logic diagrams.
• Intermediate and advanced programming experience with DCS and/or PLC programming.
• Experience in field construction, industrial, power, or start-up work is desirable.
• Willingness to go to the field up to 20% of the time for field testing and problem-solving.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with industrial projects in Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.