ENG I&C Engineer
Y-12 National Security Complex · Oak Ridge, TN · 6 days ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security; top‑notch, dedicated colleagues; career advancement and professional development programs; work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, and provide installation support for automation and process control equipment.
- Integrate process control equipment into the distributed control system/Operational Technology network.
- Maintain software configuration control and implement software changes in accordance with established change control procedures.
- Create and/or update design media to maintain system hardware configuration
- Create and/or update software to maintain system software configuration
- Troubleshoot PLC control and data acquisition circuits
- Perform process system PID loop tuning
- Support device maintenance, testing, and calibration
- Troubleshoot and resolve network communication issues
- Maintain user documentation and operational procedures
- Interface with other organizations to improve instrumented control system operation
- Maintain qualifications and training status in accordance with site policies and DOE O 426.2
- Attend all required safety meetings and training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an EAC‑ABET accredited program (US) or designated equivalents from Canada/Mexico, Washington Accord, or ABET‑listed substantially equivalent, plus 2 years relevant experience; OR MS in Engineering/Physical Science; OR PhD in Engineering/Physical Science.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0/4.0 for Bachelor’s (up to 4 years post‑graduation); 3.3 for Master’s; 3.5 for PhD. Beyond 4 years, experience supersedes GPA.
- Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with customers and technical personnel across departments.
- In‑depth understanding of Programmable Logic Controller operation and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of Rockwell FactoryTalk software platform.
- Strong understanding of networking equipment and technology.
- Experience creating and troubleshooting traditional PLC programming languages.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC control loops in a field environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance (U.S. citizenship required for clearance applicants).
- Willingness to participate in Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) and possible counterintelligence‑scope polygraph.
- Must pass pre‑placement physical, drug screening, background investigation; subject to random drug testing.
Benefits
- Medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan.
- Employer‑matched 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Education reimbursement.
- On‑site workout facilities.
- On‑site cafeterias with healthy eating options.
- Additional benefits that make a positive difference in quality of life.