Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development

About the Position

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development

Date: Jun 29, 2026

Location: Irvine, CA, US | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Rancho Cordova, CA, US | Los Angeles, CA, US | San Marcos, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor for instrumentation, controls, automation, and SCADA projects supporting water and wastewater clients in the West region.
• Lead and deliver I&C planning, design, and SCADA master planning efforts, while supporting business development pursuits and client relationships.
• Take ownership of project execution and coordination, guiding multi-discipline teams, managing scope, schedule, and budgets, and representing Black & Veatch with clients and partners.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Governments & Communities market sector. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to align your skills to project needs and provides a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create relationships with clients and act as a liaison between the local design team, client, and remote design teams.
• Lead business development efforts for I&C-related master plans and design projects. Expectation is to produce marketing content specific to each pursuit, negotiate contracts, and lead projects.
• Pursue and lead SCADA Assessments and Master Plans to advise utilities on how best to upgrade or replace existing SCADA systems to support operations and maintenance.
• Manage and coordinate marketing, planning, design and construction phase services for automation, instrumentation, control and SCADA projects for water and wastewater utilities and industrial water pursuits.
• Lead execution and take overall responsibility for I&C design projects as well as coordinate I&C engineering efforts for large multi-discipline projects.
• Provide local interface by attending client and contractor meetings, performing field investigations, attending factory acceptance testing, and helping to resolve I&C client and construction issues.
• Monitor and control project schedule and budgets and assist with proposals and presentations in response to sales opportunities.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in instrumentation, control, and automation design consulting
• 4 years’ experience in water/wastewater industry
• 2 years’ experience in project management and business development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness program
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee-owned company with shared financial rewards through stock ownership

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade: 017

Salary Range: $156,299.00 - $308,464.00 (USD, Annual)

Nearest Major Market: Irvine, California

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Instrumentation, Controls Engineer, Construction, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineering

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