We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support our client in a direct role! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. This position will play a key role in maintaining production operations by diagnosing and resolving controls, electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues affecting manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial automation and control systems supporting nuclear facility operations.

• Support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant control and automation systems.

• Develop, configure, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

• Troubleshoot control system equipment, instrumentation, network, and communication issues to identify root causes and restore reliable operation.

• Analyze control system performance and implement improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, availability, and operational performance.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and support plant objectives.

• Provide technical support for control system upgrades, modifications, equipment replacements, and modernization initiatives.

• Support integrated system testing, commissioning, and validation of control system modifications and equipment.

• Develop and execute testing procedures to verify proper system functionality and performance.

• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and maintenance personnel on control system functionality and troubleshooting.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement engineering solutions that enhance system reliability and reduce equipment downtime.

• Maintain appropriate engineering documentation, system configurations, drawings, and technical records associated with control systems.

• Ensure control system designs, modifications, and operations comply with applicable nuclear safety, quality, cybersecurity, regulatory, and engineering requirements.

• Support the safe and reliable operation of critical plant systems in a 24/7 nuclear operating environment.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another accredited engineering discipline and 5 years of experience