Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer

Napakiak Ventures • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

We’re seeking a I&C Engineer to lead major process controls engineering projects spanning digital control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI), complex test stands, and chemical processes. You will take problems from issue to solution, setting expectations for data-driven decision making, automation, and the responsible use of AI/agentic AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective, compliant designs. This role blends hands-on engineering (design, fabrication, assembly, programming, testing) with technical leadership, client engagement, and rigorous software configuration management.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
• Hands on expertise with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk systems.
• Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, programming, and testing test stands and chemical process systems.
• Strong SCM proficiency including Git, versioning, and code reviews.
• Excellent communication skills and experience reviewing design drawings.
• Active DOE Q Clearance or eligibility to obtain.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Analytics, OPC UA, historians, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with SIS, PHA, ISA standards, and NFPA/NEC codes.
• Experience integrating AI/ML into industrial systems.
• Additional learning such as CS, AI, or Software Engineering certificates or minors.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, network switches, and control systems; lead programming and commissioning for Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Implement robust controls architectures, safety interlocks, alarming, data logging, recipe management, and historian integrations for test and process systems.
• Develop Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
• Prepare design input documentation for drawings including cable block diagrams, wiring schematics, loop sheets, and detailed I/O maps.
• Help in creating and maintaining P&IDs and System Design Descriptions (SDDs).
• Interface with vendors; prepare and review equipment purchase specifications.
• Produce clear, concise technical reports and engineering studies.
• Establish and enforce software configuration management (SCM) for PLC/HMI code, scripts, and documentation.
• Review design drawings and documentation produced by others.
• Direct process‑improvement initiatives: automate calculations, summarize technical documents, generate design documentation, and guide when/how AI or agentic AI tools are used.
• Oversee engineering automation via Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel; review and validate automated outputs.
• Champion responsible integration of AI/ML into controls systems, including predictive maintenance and anomaly detection.
• Mentor less experienced I&C engineers and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level