Instrument & Controls Engineer, Senior Advisor

Requisition ID: 12426

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77056

The Senior Advisor, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering (ICE) is the primary provider of instrumentation and controls engineering support for development, construction, and operating projects within the Flexible Generation & Retail Global Business Unit (FGBU) in North America. The ICE is responsible for ensuring that proper instrumentation and controls engineering is utilized in all projects. The ICE also ensures that all instrumentation & controls systems within FGBU facilities operate reliably, supply the necessary data for proper supervision and control of project processes and properly transmit instrument and summary level data to all required systems, locally and remote. Emphasis will be on the SCADA, data telemetry, and process instrumentation to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems and Green Hydrogen (GH2) production facilities.

This position will sit in Houston, TX and will report to the VP, Project Delivery, FGBU – North America. This position is open to a hybrid scheduled of both in-office and work-from-home days.

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 observedThe 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.

What you'll do:

• The ICE is responsible for the instrumentation & controls support required for development projects within North America (Canada and the United States) consisting mainly of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Green Hydrogen production facilities

• The ICE is knowledgeable of and able to address a variety of instrumentation & controls issues including ICS backup and security protocols
• ICE is responsible to ensure regulatory compliance with NERC and FERC obligations
• The ICE is responsible for oversight, considering company policies and procedures, codes and standards, and regulations, of engineering consultants’ and other contractors’ instrumentation & controls designs and installation as required to deliver the assigned projects
• The ICE is able to act independently with minimal direction and, as a project team member, must be able to work cooperatively to deliver quality instrumentation and controls engineering for a successful project.
• The ICE is responsible for all technical issues and aspects of the project related to instrumentation & controls, SCADA, DCS, PLC, and data telemetry including the interconnection with external systems

What you'll bring:

• Ability to be flexible with respect to work assignments and demands while taking initiative
• A minimum of a four (4) year degree with a focus in in electrical engineering required; master's degree in electrical engineering preferred
• A minimum ten (10) years experience in engineering, industrial, utility, or construction environments
• A high level of Instrumentation & Controls expertise including electronic monitoring, process and plant control systems, data networks, and data telemetry

Essential Physical Abilities

• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

• Ability to travel independently to field locations across the US and Canada up to 50% of the time
• Could involve some lifting

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to inclement weather involving snow and ice as well as varying environmental conditions to include temperature extremes above 100 and below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
• Salary Range: $149,100-$248,115 USD annually
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note: 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.

Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Flexible Gen & Retail NORTHAM - FlexGen Support

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full - Time

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

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree