EC&I Engineer

James Fisher Technologies•Loveland, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

James Fisher Technologies (JFT) is a reputable provider of remote solutions, specialty engineering, and technical services for applications within hazardous environments or with high integrity requirements. In other words, we get things done for the nuclear industry. Our goal is to recruit and retain the finest staff. Everyone at JFT has the chance to forge their career in an environment that values initiative, persistence, respect, curiosity, and passion. JFT is growing and looking for an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team in Loveland, CO. JFT offers some work from home flexibility, but candidates must be within commuting distance to the office. The anticipated closing date for this posting is 12/31/25 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The EC&I Engineer designs, develops, and supports electrical systems, power distribution, control logic, instrumentation, and safety interlocks for complex thermal-fluid and gas-handling equipment. This role requires a detail-oriented engineer familiar with rigorous regulatory environments, including those encountered in nuclear, defense, and industrial applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, systems-oriented, and capable of supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in industrial EC&I design, ideally in regulated industries such as nuclear, defense, oil & gas, or chemical.
Proven experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
Familiarity with fieldbus communication protocols: Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.
Experience with instrumentation and control in thermal and/or gas systems.
Proficient in CAD tools for electrical design: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN.
Experience with power distribution systems and switchgear design.
Understanding of safety systems and fail-safe design principles.
Professional Engineer or working towards achieving.
Possess basic business acumen and commercial awareness.
This role requires routine access to restricted information, including but not limited to Export Controlled Information (ECI), Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Department of Energy Official Use Only (DOE OUO); and/or ITAR-controlled technical data. As required by applicable federal laws and regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfying applicable licensing, training, and other requirements. James Fisher Technologies does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design and testing of systems in nuclear or radiological environments.

Responsibilities

Design and specify control systems architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, and safety-rated instrumentation.
Develop wiring diagrams, panel layouts, loop diagrams, and interlock logic for process systems such as sodium loops, gas handling skids, and furnace control.
Select and specify instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level sensors) for high-integrity process monitoring.
Support, manufacture, build, and validation of systems which include hydraulics, pneumatics, servos, VFD's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens HMIs, pushbuttons and robotic integration.
Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMIs for process automation.
Support development of test protocols and factory acceptance testing (FAT) for control systems.
Collaborate closely with process, mechanical, and fabrication teams to ensure integration of electrical and control elements.
Design and implement power distribution systems, including switchgear, MCCs, and low- to medium-voltage panels.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including NFPA 70, IEC 61511, ISA, IEEE, and DOE/NRC safety guidance.
Assist with documentation packages for nuclear site approvals, QA reviews, and system turnover.
Verify and validate programs, firmware, and hardware for safety related systems per ASME NQA-1.
Interpret client requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems.
Provide technical support to external and internal customers.