I&C Control Systems Engineer

Position: (I&C) Control Systems Engineer
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer
Greenville, SC and Houston, TX
Multiple Openings Available

Greenville, SC: 6 openings
Houston, TX: 10 openings

Estimated pay rates based on experience level and benefits selected:

• Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Design Engineer: $83 - $99/hour
• Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Senior Design Engineer: $97 - $114/hour
• Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Principal Design Engineer: $114 - $133/hour

Long-term engineering project supporting advanced industrial/nuclear process systems. Seeking experienced I&C Design Engineers across multiple levels with backgrounds in complex facility, industrial, power generation, and nuclear process design environments.
Position Summary

These roles will support the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for large-scale industrial and process facilities. Candidates will work within multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting detailed engineering design, system integration, and project execution activities.

Leveling will be determined based on years of experience, technical expertise, leadership capability, project complexity, and ability to independently execute engineering assignments.
General Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop I&C engineering design documents, calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
• Develop instrumentation and control system design packages
• Perform instrumentation sizing, selection, and application reviews
• Prepare loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and panel layouts
• Support DCS, PLC, and distributed control system integration activities
• Coordinate with electrical, process, mechanical, piping, and project engineering disciplines
• Review vendor documentation and integrate vendor data into design deliverables
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and constructability reviews
• Support field engineering, startup, testing, and commissioning activities as required
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, client requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards

Job Requirements

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer

Estimated pay rate: $83 - $99/hour
Typical Responsibilities

• Execute routine to moderately complex I&C design assignments under general supervision
• Prepare engineering deliverables and support design development activities
• Coordinate assigned tasks with senior engineering staff
• Apply standard engineering practices and procedures to project work

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience in instrumentation and controls design for industrial, power, or process facilities
• Familiarity with control systems, instrumentation, PLCs, and DCS platforms
• Working knowledge of engineering design tools and drafting platforms

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Senior Design Engineer

Estimated pay rate: $97 - $114/hour
Typical Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex engineering and design assignments
• Lead portions of projects or major design scopes
• Provide technical guidance and coordination to junior engineers and designers
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and completeness
• Support interdisciplinary coordination and client interface activities

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Advanced experience in I&C engineering and control systems design
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation application, system integration, and engineering execution
• Experience leading design efforts on large industrial or EPC projects
• Ability to independently resolve technical issues and develop engineering solutions

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Principal Design Engineer

Estimated pay rate: $114 - $133/hour
Typical Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead or subject matter expert for major engineering scopes
• Lead complex engineering design efforts across multidisciplinary project teams
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and strategic engineering direction
• Develop and approve advanced engineering solutions and design approaches
• Interface with project management, clients, vendors, and senior engineering leadership
• Support project execution strategy, design reviews, and high-level technical decision making

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Extensive experience in I&C engineering and control systems design
• Expert-level understanding of instrumentation systems, controls integration, and engineering standards
• Proven experience leading large-scale industrial, nuclear, or EPC engineering projects
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities
• PE license preferred for principal-level candidates

Preferred Qualifications for All Levels

• Previous DOE or commercial nuclear experience
• Experience with Smart Plant, SPI/InTools, AutoCAD, or similar engineering software
• Experience supporting large EPC or industrial engineering projects
• Field engineering or commissioning support experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills