I&C Commissioning Engineer

I&C Commissioning Engineer

JOB-10047363

Anticipated Start Date

September 7, 2026

Location

Midford, UT/Hybrid

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a leading clean energy innovator focused on advancing geothermal technology to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy. Backed by strong investor support and a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline, the company is developing groundbreaking enhanced geothermal systems to deliver reliable 24/7 carbon-free power. The organization brings together world-class engineers, researchers, and developers dedicated to shaping a more climate-friendly energy future.

Job Summary

The I&C Commissioning Engineer plans, executes, and oversees instrumentation, controls, and SCADA commissioning throughout the full commissioning lifecycle, from loop checks and instrument calibration through DCS/SCADA verification, interlock testing, and handover to Operations. The role owns I&C and controls execution, including field instrumentation, DCS/PLC systems, SCADA, control logic, alarm management, and ORC and well field controls integration, while coordinating with electrical commissioning and Operations teams.

Job Description

• Develop I&C commissioning plans, ITPs, procedures, test packages, work permits, and testing strategies.
• Lead loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, I/O verification, and signal validation.
• Commission and verify DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, including control logic, alarms, historian data, communications, and operator displays.
• Perform functional testing of SIS functions, safety interlocks, and process trips, including verification of independence from BPCS where required.
• Lead I&C commissioning for ORC package units and well field instrumentation and automation.
• Coordinate integration between electrical protection systems and DCS/SCADA/PLC platforms.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and communication issues and coordinate resolution with OEMs and Engineering.
• Support PHAs, FMEAs, PSSRs, readiness reviews, and integrated lifecycle risk reporting.
• Maintain commissioning records, loop sheets, calibration records, test documentation, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare commissioning completion and handover packages for Operations.

Skills Required

• 7 years of I&C and controls commissioning experience in power generation, process, or industrial facilities.
• Hands-on experience with loop checks, instrument calibration, I/O verification, and functional testing.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and/or SCADA commissioning.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and control narratives.
• Experience with SIS/safety interlock commissioning and BPCS independence verification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with IEC 61511 / ANSI/ISA 84 preferred.
• Project management, commissioning, or instrumentation certifications such as PMP, CxA, ISA CCST, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with utility-scale power generation projects preferred, including geothermal, conventional thermal, wind, or solar.
• Geothermal plant controls, ORC package controls, well field instrumentation, downhole monitoring, or geothermal fluid chemistry experience preferred.
• Experience with SCADA historian platforms such as OSIsoft PI, Ignition, or similar preferred.
• Experience with commissioning software and loop check management platforms preferred

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent directly relevant commissioning experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Regular site presence required, with 25–75% travel expected depending on site activities.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Pay Rate $90-100/ hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)