Ellaway Blues Consulting ยท 3 weeks ago
Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $1,700K/yr
10+ years expEllaway Blues Consulting is a Leading US Turnkey Energy Solutions Company specializing in innovative service and equipment solutions for the energy industry worldwide. They are currently seeking a Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to execute project work, maintain standards and guidelines, and collaborate with their integrated EPC team and clients to deliver high-quality solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Verity Pratt
Responsibilities
Own and develop I&C technical deliverables, including standardization of engineering templates, guidelines, and processes
Provide technical direction and leadership to engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality execution of I&C scope
Manage scope, schedule, and budget for I&C disciplines across assigned projects, including change management
Perform and review complex design tasks such as control logic, network architecture, I/O lists, control narratives, and cabinet layouts
Lead the review and coordination of vendor documentation to ensure compliance with technical requirements
Work closely with integrated EPC teams and clients to support RFIs, technical reviews, procurement activities, and project milestones
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting a high-performance, collaborative culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an accredited institution
10+ years of relevant experience in power generation, fossil fuels, or industrial energy sectors
2+ years of experience in a lead engineering or engineering project management capacity within an EPC environment
Proficiency in developing I&C and electrical documentation, and programming logic
Familiarity with Allen Bradley ControlLogix hardware and software (Flex I/O, Studio 5000)
Strong understanding of control systems, communication networks, and balance-of-plant operations
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and lead in dynamic environments
Experience with HMI systems (FactoryTalk View, PlantPAX) and virtual environments (VMWare vSphere)
Familiarity with construction practices, proposal processes, estimating, procurement, and contract administration
Knowledge of document control systems and financial/business acumen
Background in owner or client-side engineering roles
Active participation in professional societies and industry organizations
Preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical or I&C disciplines (nice to have)
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Is Provided
Company
Ellaway Blues Consulting
Ellaway Blues Consulting offers recruitment and staffing solutions for the energy sector, focusing on oil and gas roles.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Huw Ellaway
Managing Partner
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