Lead Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls, Gas Power Generation

Blattner

. Serve as subject matter expert for instrumentation and controls design for gas plants, reciprocating engines, gas turbines, and associated balance of plant systems and equipment .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $121,680 - $176,436 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in instrumentation and controls design for gas plants and power generation, with a strong focus on compliance, safety standards, and effective project lifecycle support. Proficient in integrating controls with electrical design and mentoring junior engineers to uphold internal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Instrumentation And Controls DesignPower Generation EngineeringCommunication Protocols (MODBUS, Profi-Bus, Foundation Field-Bus)Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)Professional Engineering (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation And Controls DesignPower Generation EngineeringInstrumentation/Controls/Communications SpecificationProcurement And InstallationCommissioningDesign Basis DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisSafety Standards ComplianceControls ProgrammingEmissions Control Systems (SCR)

Soft Skills

Influencing And Persuading GroupsEffective Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Data Historian ConfigurationDCS ControllersOEM ControllersControl NarrativesLoop Diagrams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Gas PlantsReciprocating EnginesGas TurbinesBalance Of Plant SystemsEngineering Standards And Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as subject matter expert for instrumentation and controls design for gas plants, reciprocating engines, gas turbines, and associated balance of plant systems and equipment
Develop and review instrumentation and controls designs and design controls for balance of plant systems
Collaborate with OEMs, owners, internal project teams, utilities, vendors, and third-party engineering firms
Develop metrics and objectives related to equipment protection and controls engineering obligations
Understand client design criteria, intent, design trends, philosophy, and gas generation plant criteria
Travel to client offices and project sites as required; travel increases during construction and commissioning
Support root cause analysis for engineering and instrumentation and controls items
Verify equipment controls and protection, safety standards, Management of Change, and compliance with industry standards
Verify design basis for power block instrumentation and controls through commissioning processes and documentation
Integrate instrumentation and controls with electrical design and commissioning business units
Review electrical interface designs for balance of plant equipment and plant control system integration
Evaluate new technologies and best practices to add project value
Create and maintain design basis document libraries
Review owner, contractor, company, supplier, and subcontract scopes for completeness and interface gaps
Support constructability reviews of power block layouts, modular and skid-mounted equipment, and cable/conduit systems
Support onsite startup, first fire, synchronization, performance testing, and commissioning requirements
Act as escalation point for instrumentation and controls commissioning issues
Review design, installation, commissioning, redundancy, winterization, loop diagrams, control narratives, and logic
Own controller communication protocols and interface implementation, including DCS and OEM controllers
Verify data historian configuration and available data points
Mentor junior engineers and support internal instrumentation and controls standards and practices
Develop instrumentation and controls plans for proposals incorporating redundancy, reliability, and cost efficiency
Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle and review contract and subcontract implications
Travel up to 25% pre-construction and 70% during construction, subject to project needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive engineering experience in instrumentation and controls design for industrial projects, with strong preference for power generation
5+ years experience with instrumentation/controls/communications specification, procurement, install, and commissioning
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field, from an ABET-accredited college required, or relevant equivalent industry experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred but not required
Knowledge of reciprocating engine and gas turbine equipment and associated balance of plant equipment and applications
Knowledge of MODBUS, Profi-Bus, Foundation Field-Bus, and other communication protocols and integration
Familiarity with instrumentation and controls programming and commissioning tools for BOP equipment
Familiarity with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
Familiarity with Emissions Control Systems, primarily Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Familiarity with engineering standards/best practices related to power generation
Ability to influence and persuade groups toward common objectives
Effective oral, written, listening, and presentation communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
401(k) with company match
HSA and FSA options
Dental and Vision insurance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Work/Life balance
Employee/Family focused culture
Gym on site