Generation Engineer - I&C

JOB TITLE: Generation Engineering - I&C Engineer
REQUISITION: FOS00ET
DEPARTMENT: Generation Engineering - Hawthorn Generating Station, Kansas City Headquarters or Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE: $81,000 - $150,000

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your work makes a real difference in your local community? At Evergy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% and an enhanced 401(k) retirement plan where we contribute an additional 4% of your salary. We prioritize work/life balance and ensure limited overnight travel. You'll be part of a high-functioning team of engineers and engineering techs, all working towards impactful goals. Join us and see the difference you can make!

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & Flexible
Work hours (subject to change based on temporary project/outage/plant needs). Minimal overnight travel required.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer role provides engineering support for Evergy's existing and future power plants - both conventional and renewable. This role will accomplish strategic improvements, perform detailed designs/studies, and execute complex troubleshooting relating to the company's control systems.

* Design, develop, and implement control systems for power generation plants, including both conventional and renewable energy sources.
* Work with plant management, engineers, technicians, operations, and maintenance staff to identify local and distributed control system (DCS) issues.
* Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design, commissioning and startup of new power generation facilities.
* Perform capital improvement projects for both conventional and renewable generating units.
* Participate in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
* Provide assistance and guidance to maintenance, technical, operations, and engineering personnel at several coal and gas powered generating facilities.
* Work with a wide variety of people from varied backgrounds in a manner that promotes safety and cooperation in order to get equipment back online and keep it online.
* Collaborate with fleet engineering teams on standards and best practices.
* Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the commissioning and startup of new power generation facilities.
* Support NERC/FERC compliance; specifically related to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards for generating sites.
* Perform auditing of control system alarms, provide guidance for alarm priorities, and assist operations with elimination of nuisance alarms.
* Develop and maintain documentation, including schematics, manuals, and operational procedures.
* Provide technical support and training to plant personnel on instrumentation and control systems.
* Review control system logic and assist basic turning/modification of system controls.

Education and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
* Proven experience or interest in instrumentation and control engineering.
* Familiarity with conventional and renewable energy technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional Engineer (PE) license.
* Experience with advanced control strategies and optimization techniques.
* Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for control systems.
* Knowledge of control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, DCS and HMIs.
* Familiarity with common industrial communication protocols including HART, Modbus, Profibus, TCP/IP, RTU, OPC, CAN, etc
* Experience with Ovation, ABB INFI 90, Siemens T3000, GE Mark Vie, and similar
* Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to power generation and control systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with stakeholders with diverse work backgrounds.
* Must be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and proofreading skills.
* Must be able to handle multiple priorities and operate effectively.

Working Conditions:
Majority of time will be spent working at Evergy's existing generating plants in an office or computer room setting. Some field work will be required in a construction or industrial setting (must be physically capable to access ladders, platforms, etc.).

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.