Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Noble Thermodynamics is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and deployment of the Argon Power Cycle™—a new benchmark in zero-emission power generation.

In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and validation of advanced industrial power control and automation systems. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team, external partners, and contractors to develop systems that meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards. You will also provide technical oversight to ensure the successful implementation of SCADA systems.

Your contributions to automation and controls will directly influence the speed and scale at which zero-emission power plants are deployed across the United States and internationally. Success in this role will help expand affordable access to clean, safe, and reliable energy by enhancing system flexibility, improving operational efficiency, and driving down costs—while delivering measurable, large-scale reductions in global air pollutants and carbon emissions.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as the lead I&C engineer for multiple concurrent projects and are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities :

• Serve as lead I&C engineer across multiple concurrent development and deployment projects.
• Design control system architecture (e.g., PLC, DCS, SCADA) and network topology following industry standards (e.g., NEC, ISA) and best practices
• Lead programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, DCS systems, and SCADA interfaces using Modbus, CANbus, and other protocols.
• Generate detailed I&C engineering deliverables (e.g., control philosophy, control narratives, P&IDs, instrumentation list, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, cause an effect matrix, I / O lists, panel layouts, etc.) following industry standards and best practices
• Develop specifications and select field instrumentation and communication components (e.g., process sensors, actuators, transmitters, cable / wires, enclosures, etc.)
• Participate in safety reviews (e.g., HAZOP, FAT, SAT) and PSM activities as required
• Prepare external-facing technical reports, presentation materials, permitting documents, patent drafts and other deliverables
• Interface and coordinates with relevant external contractors and project partners, ensuring that all I&C relevant projects meet quality standards and follow approved designs and execution plans

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need the following set of qualifications and demonstrated technical expertise :

This role demands the following core competencies :

An exceptional candidate would also bring the following skills :

Employment Conditions

Benefits

About Noble Thermodynamics

At Noble Thermodynamics, we are on a mission to radically and rapidly decarbonize the world’s power needs. We are bringing to market the Argon Power Cycle™—our breakthrough in power generation technology delivering zero-emissions, ultra-efficient, and dispatchable power. Our work unlocks a future where abundant, clean, reliable, and affordable power is not just a goal, but the global standard.

We are building a dedicated team grounded in professional excellence, integrity, and collaboration. If you are driven to make a lasting impact on humanity's future and thrive in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment, we invite you to join us.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Noble Thermodynamics is a cleantech innovator backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission, with leading partners across industry and academia, including the Electric Power Research Institute, Sempra Energy, Argonne National Lab, Sandia National Lab, and others.