Columbia Energy-posted 3 months ago
$120,000 - $170,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Richland, WA
51-100 employees

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive solutions in engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and other specialized services. With expertise in fixed-price design/build/test projects, we serve both federal and commercial clients, consistently delivering high-quality results through innovation and technical precision. Our collaborative and experienced team is committed to providing practical, client-focused solutions tailored to address a wide range of challenges. Recently, we expanded our operations to Idaho Falls, ID, reflecting our ongoing growth and dedication to broadening our capabilities. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and integrity while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards. At Columbia Energy, we foster a supportive and innovative environment where team members can thrive. As a growing small business with ambitious goals, we value initiative, teamwork, and a dedication to quality. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor the next generation of engineers, and shape the future of our instrumentation and controls discipline.

  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting technical growth and professional development.
  • Act as discipline lead on projects, ensuring technical quality and project success.
  • Provide direction on design/build/test projects and guide multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Identify, design, evaluate, and test solutions for nuclear and hazardous waste remediation, chemical processing, and commercial projects.
  • Develop P&IDs and oversee all aspects of instrumentation and controls, including system design, control panel design, and testing.
  • Conduct design and analysis in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL-508A).
  • Specify, integrate, and program hardware and software components, including PLCs.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation, monitoring, and control systems.
  • Support multiple simultaneous projects across Washington, Idaho, and other locations.
  • Collaborate with designers to produce accurate, detailed drawings.
  • Generate test plans and procedures, supporting system testing and validation.
  • Maintain configuration control of baseline drawings and documents.
  • Communicate project status, progress, and technical challenges to stakeholders.
  • Apply fabrication experience to ensure integration and manufacturability of designs.
  • Provide construction oversight, including inspection, installation, testing, training, and system turnover.
  • Maintain a strong safety focus in office, fabrication shop, and field environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in control system design.
  • Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
  • Proven ability to prepare design deliverables, resolve review comments, and finalize design packages.
  • Experience in construction oversight, including installation, testing, training, and upgrades.
  • Proficiency with PLC programming, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with instrumentation and control systems.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and pride of ownership in work.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance (required for federal contract work).
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Experience in hardware and software integration.
  • ASME NQA-1 or DOE project experience.
  • Nuclear facility and/or Navy Nuclear background.
  • Project management experience.
  • Flexibility to take on new challenges and expand technical skills.
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