I&C Design Engineer (Principal Engineer Level)

COMPA Industries•Aiken, SC

3d•$80 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an I&C Design Engineer position supporting DOE/NNSA operations in Aiken, SC. Impact As an I&C Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and execution of complex control systems supporting nuclear operations. Your work will directly impact safety, compliance, and operational performance across mission-critical DOE facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design experience within the nuclear or process chemical industry (within the last 15 years).
Applicants without hands-on experience in PLCs, DCS systems, and MicroStation CADD or those unable to perform field walkdowns will not be considered.
PhD + 5+ years experience OR MS + 8+ years experience OR BS + 10+ years experience
Degree must be in: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, or I&C Engineering OR Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Education PhD / MS / BS as outlined above in engineering discipline OR Professional Engineer (PE) license
Core Technical Skills 10+ years of direct I&C design experience (within last 15 years) in nuclear or process chemical industry
Strong experience with: Process control instrumentation PLC systems Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Proficiency in MicroStation 2D CADD software
Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns in industrial/construction environments
US Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance

Nice To Haves

Active or recent DOE “L” or “Q” clearance (within last 2 years)
Prior Savannah River Site (SRS) experience
Experience supporting nuclear facility projects or capital upgrades
Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate at own expense

Responsibilities

Define 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, new materials, and innovative approaches into engineering solutions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers
Develop and manage technical plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
Monitor project progress, cost, and quality of deliverables
Evaluate program results and provide recommendations for improvement
Identify gaps in existing technologies and recommend enhancements or new approaches
Perform engineering analysis, system design, and field walkdowns
Develop detailed design deliverables including: P&IDs, control logic diagrams, loop diagrams Instrument indices, setpoint lists Instrument/control valve specifications Panel layouts and installation designs
Support PLC and Distributed Control System (DCS) design and integration
Utilize MicroStation 2D CADD for design development
Review and incorporate vendor documentation into design packages
Communicate technical results and objectives to customers, stakeholders, and management
Prepare technical reports and occasionally contribute to external publications
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry advancements
Contribute to technical growth through engineering reports, problem solving, and innovation