Overview In this role you will support development, construction, and commissioning of conventional generation projects. You will work closely with project managers, EPCs, and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective delivery. You will evaluate and specify control systems, ensure proper integration of plant automation, and oversee vendor activities. You will contribute to Evergy's transition to a responsible, diverse, and reliable energy portfolio. This is a hands-on engineering position with multi-year, multi-disciplinary programs at scale.
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
Key requirements- ABET-accredited engineering degree
- at least 4 years of engineering experience in design/construction/maintenance of power plant control systems
- willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
- Chemical and Industrial Engineers will be considered
- Knowledge of GE Mark VIe, Mitsubishi, Emerson Ovation and/or Siemens T3000 control systems
- Troubleshooting of plant control system issues
- Valid driver's license
- EIT or PE preferred
- OEM certification preferred
- strong initiative
- interpersonal skills
- good computer skills
- GE Mark VIe
- Mitsubishi
- Emerson Ovation
