Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer – Data Center Power Generation

Brunel has partnered with SB Energy to hire an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer Data Center Power Generation to support the development and execution of large-scale power generation and data center infrastructure projects across the U.S.

In this role you will serve as SB Energys owner-side I&C subject matter expert providing technical oversight for simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas power generation projects from engineering and procurement through construction commissioning and turnover. You will work closely with OEMs EPC contractors control system suppliers utilities grid operators consultants and internal engineering teams to ensure safe reliable and fully integrated plant control systems.

SB Energy is a fast-growing energy and infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure. Headquartered in Redwood City California the company develops builds owns and operates large-scale power and data center infrastructure across the United States.

Since launching in 2019 SB Energy has grown into a leading integrated platform with more than 3 GW in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. The company combines innovation technical expertise and execution excellence to deliver reliable and secure infrastructure that helps power Americas future.

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Data Center Power Generation will provide owner-side technical leadership for instrumentation controls and automation systems supporting simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas generation projects.

You will oversee I&C design and system integration coordinate interfaces between major equipment packages and plant control systems review engineering deliverables resolve technical issues and support projects through procurement construction testing commissioning and final turnover.

This position will also play an important role in integrating power generation controls with data center load requirements and utility/grid operator systems.

Location: Hybrid/Remote with approximately 25% travel to project sites in Pike County Ohio

• Serve as the owners I&C engineering subject matter expert for simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas generation projects from initial design through commissioning and closeout.
• Review I&C design criteria specifications drawings control narratives logic diagrams equipment selections and control system architecture.
• Provide technical oversight of DCS PLCs turbine control systems HMIs historian systems instrumentation control valves and industrial communication networks.
• Evaluate control strategies operating sequences alarms permissives interlocks and trips to ensure alignment with process requirements equipment protection and operating philosophy.
• Coordinate I&C interfaces across gas turbines steam turbines HRSGs generators balance-of-plant equipment OEM packages EPC contractors and control system suppliers.
• Define and coordinate control narratives signal lists communication protocols data maps time synchronization and command/status interfaces.
• Support integration between generation controls and data center power requirements including load changes operating modes dispatch signals and response to loss of generation or load.
• Lead and participate in I&C design reviews and drive resolution of technical comments and open engineering issues.
• Develop and coordinate technical responses to RFIs equipment submittals vendor drawings technical deviations and proposed substitutions.
• Review proposed design and configuration changes for impacts on plant safety reliability operability cost and schedule.
• Develop or review I&C specifications technical requisitions procurement packages and supplier proposals.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and testing of DCS PLC and packaged control systems including simulation of interfaces operating sequences alarms and interlocks.
• Coordinate with utilities ISOs/RTOs OEMs and EPC contractors on generator interconnection controls communications telemetry dispatch and remote monitoring requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction installation calibration loop checks site acceptance testing commissioning startup and performance testing.
• Support troubleshooting of control systems and equipment interfaces during commissioning and initial plant operations.
• Review as-built drawings final control narratives software/configuration backups test reports instrument records and other closeout documentation.
• Partner with Engineering Project Management Construction Operations Procurement QA/QC and Cybersecurity teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Automation Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 710 years of professional experience including I&C engineering experience within gas-fired power generation.
• Direct experience with simple-cycle and/or combined-cycle power generation projects.
• Strong understanding of power plant instrumentation process controls DCS and PLC systems turbine controls and balance-of-plant controls.
• Experience coordinating technical interfaces between major equipment OEMs EPC engineering teams and control system suppliers.
• Ability to independently review control narratives logic diagrams cause-and-effect matrices P&IDs instrument specifications I/O lists loop drawings and control system architecture.
• Working knowledge of process measurement instrument selection control valves loop control industrial communications and control system integration.
• Experience reviewing or testing plant operating sequences alarms permissives interlocks and protective functions.
• Experience working with utilities and ISOs/RTOs on generator interconnection controls communications telemetry commissioning or testing.
• Familiarity with instrumentation control system and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to identify design risks evaluate technical issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers contractors OEMs consultants and operations teams.
• Ability to work remotely and travel approximately 25% to project sites in Pike County Ohio.

• Experience with both simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas generation projects.
• Previous experience serving as an owners engineer or technical representative for a developer asset owner or utility.
• Experience with gas generation facilities supporting or co-located with large-scale data center campuses.
• Experience coordinating plant-level load controls turbine controls and data center power management systems.
• Experience with major power generation DCS and turbine control platforms.
• Familiarity with HRSG controls steam cycle controls water treatment systems emissions monitoring and other balance-of-plant systems.
• Familiarity with substation SCADA RTUs and high-voltage electrical/control interfaces.
• Experience with FAT site acceptance testing commissioning startup and operating plant troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with safety instrumented systems functional safety practices and operational technology cybersecurity.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or relevant instrumentation controls or automation certification is a plus.

At SB Energy employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical Dental & Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Parental Leave
• Life AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Dependent Care Transit & Parking
• Mental Physical & Social Wellness Support
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support