Assistant Chief Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Date: Sep 1, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Houston, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 116841
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Part-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch is seeking an Assistant Chief Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - for a highly visible, succession-oriented technical leadership pathway that combines dedicated support to the Chief I&C Engineer with continued leadership of meaningful execution work.
Up to 50% of the role will focus on Assistant Chief I&C Engineer responsibilities, including technical governance, risk management, QMS and standards stewardship, innovation, talent development, and knowledge transfer.
The remaining timewill focus on Project Execution Leadership as aLead I&C Engineer on appropriately sized conventional power generation assignments.Direct project executionwill primarilyinvolveconventional power generation, balance-of-plant systems, plant modernization, and related power infrastructureprojects, whilealsoinfluencing broader I&C execution strategy, scalability, quality, and consistency across the portfolio.
This is an opportunity for an experienced I&C leader to move beyond single-project delivery andgain enterprise-level influence shapinghow BV develops standards, deploys digital and AI-enabled workflows, strengthens technical talent, and executes power generation work at scale.
The Team
TheI&CEngineering team delivers instrumentation, automation, digital control systems, turbine controls, modernization, industrial networking, cybersecurity, and operational technology solutions forglobalpower generation projects.
This positionsupportsthe Advanced Power Generation solution within BV Operationsand collaborates closelywith the ChiefI&CEngineer, Solution Lead I&C engineers, Engineering Excellence leaders, resource leadership, and global executionpartners.
Key Responsibilities
Chief I&C Engineer Support
Provide senior technical consultation on complex engineering challenges, standards interpretation, execution issues, design quality, project technical decision-making, and systemic risks affecting quality, safety, constructability, schedule, cost, or client confidence.
Develop, maintain, and deploy discipline standards, including guides, specifications, procedures, templates, calculation methods, and execution tools, and translate lessons learned into practical project execution improvements.
Develop onboarding, technical training, mentoring programs, reference materials, lessons learned, and knowledge management resources that accelerate readiness for I&C work and strengthen future technical leadership depth.
Advance responsible use of AI, automation, digital engineering, reusable design content, and data-driven solutions to improve I&C execution quality, consistency, productivity, and client outcomes.
Project ExecutionLeadership
Serve as Lead I&C Engineer on power generation projects, leading teams through planning, design, procurement support, construction support, home office startup and commissioning support, andcloseout.Develop discipline execution plans, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and technical work processes.
Support pursuits and project reviews by evaluating I&C scope, staffing strategy, subcontracting assumptions, execution risks, hours, deliverables, and technical commitments.
Set execution strategy by optimizing U.S., global, and subcontract resources; standardizing recurring engineering work; improving design reuse; reducing rework; strengthening quality controls; and scaling effective practices across the I&C portfolio.
Build project execution capability by mentoring engineers, supporting performance feedback, recruiting, workforce planning, career development, and succession planning activities tied to reliable delivery and long-term technical depth.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications
15 years of related engineering experience.
EPC Lead I&C Engineer experience on conventional power generation, combined-cycle, simple-cycle, balance-of-plant, plant modernization, or comparable power infrastructure projects.
Experience with Design-Build, Engineer of Record, Owner's Engineer, consulting, and services project delivery models.
Expertise with DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, cybersecurity, functional safety, automation systems, turbine or combustion controls, burner management systems, and control system architecture.
Multi-solution experience, includingconventionalpower generationplusoil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, refining, chemical processing,or other complex process industry facilities.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a Chief Engineer, Engineering Excellence leader, Technical Authority, Discipline Steward, or similar technical leader supporting governance, project assurance, standards development, onboarding, or technical training.
Interest in shaping the future of I&C execution through AI-enabled workflows, engineering automation, reusable design content, digital engineering initiatives, or advanced engineering technologies.
Participation in industry committees, standards organizations, technical publications, or professional societies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program, or equivalent engineering experience.
Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
Experience leading globally distributed engineering teams and engineering subcontractors.
Experience serving as an EPC Lead I&C Engineer for power generation work.
Active engineering registration or licensure required to support Engineer of Record requirements for BV projects.
Ability to satisfy pre-employment onboarding requirements.
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/Physical Demands
Competencies
Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
017
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