Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) · 21 hours ago
Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer I, II, or Senior
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $109K/yr
0+ years expKansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has been providing safe, dependable water and electric services for over 100 years. They are seeking an Instrument & Controls Engineer at various levels to support the design, implementation, and documentation of control systems, troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment, and collaborate with plant staff to resolve technical issues.
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Responsibilities
Support the design, implementation, and documentation of control system modifications, HMI displays, databases, and network communications
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial electrical equipment
Assist with process modifications, report development, and system improvements
Maintain accurate plant control system documentation, including wiring diagrams and electrical drawings
Collaborate with plant technicians, operations staff, and vendors to resolve technical issues
Participate in on-call rotation as required to support plant operations
Perform additional duties as assigned
Assists with control system modifications under supervision
Supports troubleshooting activities and learns plant systems and standards
Maintains basic records and drawings
Learns vendor specifications and plant processes
Works under close supervision with decisions reviewed by senior staff
Independently designs and implements control applications
Leads troubleshooting of PLC/HMI systems and supports SCADA issues
Coordinates with vendors and supports budget preparation for small projects
Provides technical guidance to junior staff
Makes decisions that impact projects and plant operations
Leads design, documentation, and implementation of complex control applications
Manages SCADA and Operational Technology (OT) networks, including servers, switches, and firewalls
Collaborates with plant technicians on complex industrial electrical systems
Prepares capital and O&M budgets, including equipment specifications and cost estimates
Develops and maintains strong vendor and stakeholder relationships
Exercises high autonomy with decisions impacting plant reliability and long-term operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or related discipline required
Level I: 0–3 years of experience in controls engineering, plant operations, or related internships
Level II: 4–7 years of experience in PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, controls development, and electric industry operations
Senior: 7+ years in programming, configuration, troubleshooting, controls development, and report analysis
Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process flow diagrams
Experience with database management and report development tools
Familiarity with MCCs, VFDs, switchgear, power meters, and protective relays (e.g., Schweitzer)
Understanding of cybersecurity practices and quality assurance procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Preferred
PE license preferred for Senior level (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
5+ years with HMI systems preferred
Company
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
As a not-for-profit public utility, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric service in the Kansas City, Kansas area since 1909.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Ash
Chief Operating Officer
David Mehlhaff
Chief Communications Officer
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