Controls Engineer (Senior)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Are you a Controls Engineer who's looking to master your craft in support of the US Navy? Come join the Site Engineering team at Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston (NPTU-C): maintain and improve PLC-based controls systems and industrial networks, develop automation for process systems, and provide engineering support of critical communications infrastructure all in support of NPTU-C mission-critical facilities. Seeking an experienced and motivated Controls Engineer to join the team that keeps the facilities running and the mission on track. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing PLC control systems, collaboration skills in a production environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing PLC controls systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar)
Writing, editing, and debugging PLC code (function block diagrams and structured text)
Adjusting HMI / SCADA configurations to accommodate system updates or user needs
Managing system level troubleshooting and networking errors (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
Experience with Wonderware and/or Unity software
Experience supporting mission-critical and/or high-availability (24/7) systems
Understanding of grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation in control circuits
Understanding of electrical and machinery safety standards (NFPA/NEC, UL, IEC, etc.)
Familiarity with prototype and/or site operations at NPTU Charleston

Responsibilities

Support continuous operation of the industrial control network to include PLCs, HMIs, and remote I/O
Monitor system performance to identify issues and propose solutions
Identify and implement process improvements that optimize and automate system operations
Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve PLC-based code for process systems
Providing engineering support for critical communications infrastructure at NPTU-C
Supporting submittal reviews and field inspections of communications infrastructure for a multi-year Military Construction project.