Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development Details | Bla

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development

Date:
Feb 20, 2026

Location:

Irvine, CA, US;
San Marcos, CA, US;
Los Angeles, CA, US;
Rancho Cordova, CA, US;
Walnut Creek, CA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies (Black & Veatch Corporation)

• In support of and alignment to the growth strategy for the BV Water Solution Business in the West region, 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.

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 offers a collaborative and innovative culture with greater challenges and career development opportunities.

• The successful candidate will possess a mix of excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, demonstrated management capabilities, I&C design experience, and broad I&C technical knowledge.
• 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.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or in the country where the professional is practicing, or equivalent experience in engineering work. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

• 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.

REG:
Registered Engineering

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