Design Engineering Specialist III

About the role

Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you will shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact through engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies, helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine technical support and advice in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, and execution of field tasks.
• Plan and conduct routine technical or engineering-related assignments.
• Provide resolution to routine technical or engineering-related problems.
• Develop and recommend procedures and methods.
• Evaluate, select, and apply technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Interface, operate, and program industrial PLCs—specifically Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)—using ladder logic, ControlLogix, HMI, and FactoryTalk applications.
• Apply knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and controls, including servo drives, PID tuning, robotics, flow, temperature, pressure, analytical devices, measurement, and vision systems.
• Assist in the design of automation control systems adhering to electrical standards, human factors, installation/cost, and maintenance best practices.
• Oversee field work, including new control system installations, functional checkout, integration into existing systems, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer-paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Salary: $84,000 - $110,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with over 2,400 employees across North America, Framatome supports nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate, build your career through technical fellowships and leadership roles, and work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.