ENGIE North America Inc.

Engineering Advisor I&C (Instrumentation and Controls)

Washington, DC

full_time

About This Job

What You Can Expect

As our Engineering Advisor I&C (Instrumentation and Controls), you will be a part of the Engineering Team within the Capital Projects structure and will report to the Director of Engineering. This individual will be responsible for leading and delivering on all aspects of controls and instrumentation engineering scope as related to operations and maintenance of existing assets and design, specifying and engineering of new capital and brownfield projects.

You will serve to complete and assure designs run through our internal engineering firm, which once validated is provided to installation contractors, interconnecting utilities, permitting authorities, clients, and building owners on capital projects. The Senior Engineer will also be the liaison with other technical centers of excellence within the global ENGIE organization and manage these relationships and engagements.

You will:

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Prepare instrumentation diagrams, process control narratives, instrument lists, and input/output lists as part of project design and ongoing maintenance

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Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies to maintain project cost & schedule

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Provide technical support to stakeholders as required

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Troubleshoot equipment and software to repair and diagnose any malfunctions in the system including continuously maintaining and upgrading the SCADA systems

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Monitor data communication and troubleshoot PLC circuits

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Monitor I&C systems for cyber-attacks that could alter or damage the plant or manufacturing facility

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Write and review sequences of operation (SOO) for plant and building equipment and systems

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Develop control systems for various utility processes, including electrical power generation, utility distribution networks and accessories

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Provide expert input on the design, installation, and commissioning of plant control systems and associated instrumentation for new capital projects and on-campus integration (utilities, district energy systems, combined heat and power)

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Handle projects that involve multiple applications, including SCADA, device controls and sensors, communications networks, and related systems

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Oversee and assure engineering contractor I&C work progress, ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and applicable codes.

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Frame overall network architecture including redundancy, loops

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Choose appropriate sensors and actuators to accurately measure and control critical parameters like voltage, pressure, temperature, flow rate

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Review instrumentation for adequate redundancy to meet operating reliability requirements and control logics enabling effective operations and controls

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Complete a review of the process automation as it relates to manual intervention during a plant upset and determine if adequate automation is in place to ensure continuous supply for utilities

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Oversee system integration of different components of the control system, including field devices, communication networks, and operator interface stations

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Lead basis of arguments for overhaul, repair, upgrade control systems, cables and components for performance enhancements with campuses

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Facilitate communication platforms between the Central Utility Plant, Substation, campus networks, and grid operator

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Support the commissioning process for the control system, ensuring all components function as designed

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Collaborate with contractors to resolve issues during construction, commissioning and post-commissioning phases

What You’ll Bring

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

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Minimum 7 years of experience in design, inspection, operations, and troubleshooting of control systems used in power generation and/or district energy plants, including emissions control and boiler, chiller and turbine controls

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Understanding of control loop design and implementation to optimize operational efficiency within district energy utility plants and distribution systems

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Proven expertise in plant control and automation systems (PLC, DCS), networking communications, programming languages and advanced field instrumentation

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Familiarity with SCADA, HMI design and PI, Web CTRL Building Energy Modelling / automation systems (BAS) and fault detection diagnostic (FDD) systems

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Knowledge of industry standards UL, IEC, ISO IEEE and other design codes

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Ability to handle multiple assignments, high degree of accuracy and independence

Additional Details

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This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy

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Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time

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Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license

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Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

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This position consists of 30% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation Salary Range:

$113, 900 – $174,570 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions

Division: ESI NORTHAM

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

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