Manager II – Engineering – Instrumentation & Controls – Gas Power Generation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Oversee the instrumentation and controls engineering program for the company’s gas generation division.

• Act as the engineering representative for the company from the proposal stage to the completion of construction.

• Develop engineering and gas business strategies for the gas generation division.

• Build relationships with various business units, equipment suppliers, and balance-of-plant providers.

• Comprehend client design specifications and the evolving trends within the gas-generation market.

• Coordinate engineering tasks and harmonize technical activities between clients and the company.

• Create and promote safety standards for the gas-generation engineering program.

• Ensure project adherence to relevant industry standards concerning reciprocating engine, combustion turbine installations, and fuel gas systems.

• Conduct root cause analyses for issues related to engineering and instrumentation and controls.

• Formulate and execute program management policies, standards, procedures, and design guidelines.

• Manage design bases for power-block and balance-of-plant instrumentation and controls.

• Integrate instrumentation and controls with electrical generators, equipment, protection, and power systems.

• Assess technologies, resource requirements, market trends, project viability, and value-engineering options.

• Maintain libraries of design-basis documents and assist procurement and estimating teams.

• Review project scopes for completeness, identifying any gaps or overlaps among suppliers, vendors, and company responsibilities.

• Assist in constructability reviews to minimize field labor and enhance installation quality.

• Support plant startup, first fire, synchronization, performance testing, and commissioning activities.

• Serve as the escalation point for issues related to instrumentation and controls commissioning.

• Evaluate design, installation, and commissioning processes for power-generation block and balance-of-plant instrumentation and controls.

• Manage controller communication protocols, interface design, DCS integration, and data historian configuration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in gas power generation.

• At least two years of leadership experience.

• A Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Knowledge of reciprocating engine and gas turbine equipment along with associated balance-of-plant equipment.

• Familiarity with MODBUS, Profi-Bus, Foundation Field-Bus, and other communication protocols.

• Understanding of civil, mechanical instrumentation and controls, and electrical power engineering principles.

• Proficient with computer and analytical tools, equipment sizing, construction design, and 3-D modeling.

• Experience with instrumentation and controls programming and commissioning tools.

• Knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

• Familiarity with Emissions Control Systems, particularly Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR).

• Understanding of power-generation engineering standards and best practices.

• Strong oral, written, listening, and presentation communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees.

• 401(k) with company matching contributions.

• Options for Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Dental and Vision insurance coverage.

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) available.

• Focus on Work/Life balance.

• A culture that prioritizes employees and their families.

• On-site gym facilities.