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Power Plant Controls Engineer - Generation Develop
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$106,912 / year median in Kansas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Power Plant Controls Engineer- Generation Development
REQUISITION
DEV0005DEPARTMENT:
Generation DevelopmentLOCATION
Topeka, KS / Kansas City, MO / Wichita, KSPAY RANGE
Engineer II- $66,300
- $82,900
Staff Engineer:
$90,500- $113,100
Sr Engineer:
$91,600- $122,100
Lead Engineer:
$107,900- $143,800
Principal Engineer:
$112,500- $150,000 Summary Evergy is committed to leading the Responsible Portfolio Transition.
- Conventional Generation Engineering, the candidate has technical responsibility to support the development of conventional generation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical oversight to enforce contract requirements on EPC Contractors and Major Equipment Suppliers.
- Coordinate with OE, EPC, Power Island Suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project success.
- Promote safety and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Support multi-disciplinary, multi-year capital projects with high complexity and value.
- Evaluate control system architecture, logic diagrams, instrument lists, and I/O schedules.
- Review and develop specifications for major I&C equipment including DCS, PLCs, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.
- Ensure proper integration of GT, ST, HRSG, and balance-of-plant (BOP) control systems.
- Participate in vendor evaluations and ensure technical compliance for control systems.
- Witness FATs for
DCS, PLC
panels, and critical instrumentation.- Monitor delivery schedules and inspect installation of instruments, control panels, and wiring.
- Onsite lead for all controls engineering RFIs and oversight.
Education and Experience Requirements:
This position requires a minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with at least 4 years of engineering experience in the design, construction and/or maintenance of power plant control systems. The applicant must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed. Chemical and Industrial Engineers will also be considered.Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Knowledge of GE Mark VIe, Mitsubishi, Emerson Ovation and/or Siemens T3000 control systems required. Troubleshooting of operating issues with plant control systems is expected. OEM certification is preferred. The successful candidate must possess high initiative and strong interpersonal skills and exhibit good computer skills.Licenses or Certificates Required:
Must have valid driver's license. Must have satisfactory work record including good attendance. EIT or PE is preferredWorking Conditions:
Must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job. Requires extensive on site plant work with some office work. Requires the ability to work outdoors and in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to, exposure to ambient temperature extremes, dusty/moist environments, climbing ladders and stairways, working at heights on elevated structures and platforms, and working in cramped spaces occasionally which may require bending, stooping, and standing. Travel is expected to development sites at least 10% of the time up to 100% during peak construction and commissioning. Some in-state and out of state travel required.Disclaimer:
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Work Locations:
1KC- Missouri HQ
- Floor 18 One Kansas City Place1200 Main St Kansas City64105
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