I&C Design Engineer (Principal Engineer Level)

COMPA Industries • Aiken, SC

1d • $80 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

COMPA Industries is seeking a qualified I&C Design Engineer for a Principal Engineer Level position to support DOE/NNSA operations in Aiken, SC. This role is 100% onsite and requires US Citizenship. The engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and execution of complex control systems, directly impacting safety, compliance, operational performance, and facility reliability.

Requirements

• PhD degree in an applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience OR MS degree in an applicable science or engineering discipline and 8+ years of experience OR BS degree in an applicable science or engineering discipline and 10+ years of experience or more
• Degree must be in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, I&C Engineering OR current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in one of the above disciplines
• 10+ years of direct I&C design experience within the last 15 years in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Strong design experience with process control instrumentation.
• Strong design experience with PLC systems.
• Strong design experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Proficiency using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
• Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns in industrial or construction environments.
• Ability to develop and review P&IDs, control logic diagrams, loop diagrams, instrument indices, setpoint lists, instrument specifications, control valve specifications, DCS/PLC design documents, instrument installation designs, panel layouts, and vendor documentation.
• Ability to perform engineering analysis, design development, and design output document generation.
• Ability to support schedules, budgets, progress monitoring, and quality reviews for assigned technical work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
• Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA.

Nice To Haves

• Active or recent DOE “L” or “Q” clearance within the past 2 years.
• Prior Savannah River Site (SRS) or SRNS experience.
• Previous DOE/NNSA facility design engineering experience.
• Experience supporting nuclear facility projects, capital upgrades, or process chemical facility projects.
• Experience using SRNS processes and procedures.
• Experience supporting field walkdowns, design package development, vendor document review, and design implementation in active facilities.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of technical programs and develop effective, high-quality engineering solutions to complex and sometimes controversial challenges.
• Apply advanced engineering expertise to resolve complex, multi-disciplinary technical problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices, complex requirements, new materials, special processes, and innovative approaches into engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers and technical professionals.
• Support programs seeking new approaches to technical problems and new applications of existing engineering principles.
• Develop and manage technical plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, cost, expenditures, and quality of deliverables.
• Evaluate program results and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Identify gaps in existing technologies, components, or methodologies and recommend enhancements or new approaches.
• Communicate technical results, objectives, and recommendations to customers, colleagues, stakeholders, and management.
• Perform engineering analysis, system design, and field walkdowns.
• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support using SRNS processes and procedures.
• Develop detailed design deliverables including: P&IDs, Control logic diagrams, Loop diagrams, Instrument indices, Setpoint lists, Instrument specifications, Control valve specifications, DCS design documents, PLC design documents, Instrument location and installation designs, Panel layouts, Vendor document reviews.
• Support PLC and Distributed Control System (DCS) design and integration.
• Support design development for process control instrumentation and control systems.
• Utilize MicroStation 2D CADD for design development.
• Review and incorporate vendor documentation into design packages.
• Ensure design output documents comply with applicable codes, standards, SRNS procedures, project requirements, and site expectations.
• Communicate technical results and objectives to customers, stakeholders, colleagues, and management.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical recommendations, and design documentation.
• Occasionally prepare technical reports for external publication.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry advancements related to I&C engineering and process control systems.
• Contribute to technical growth through engineering reports, problem solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• COMPA Industries supports mission-critical DOE programs with best-in-class engineering and technical services.
• Join a team where your I&C design expertise directly contributes to national security, nuclear safety, compliance, and advanced engineering innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree