Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer for direct‑hire in Huntsville, AL.

Annual salary is $110‑130k/year.

• Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates instrumentation and control (I&C) and electrical systems and equipment for industrial applications.
• Focused on design of process systems and mechanical equipment in nuclear power plants, commercial and government nuclear fuel enrichment and processing plants, chemical plants, refineries, and power plants.
• Prepares design and procurement specifications, design basis documents, system design descriptions, proposals, white papers, trade studies, drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams) and calculations.
• Develops and delivers presentations (e.g., PowerPoint) to colleagues, customers and management.
• Applies motion control engineering, control system design, PLC programming and HMI development, utilizing Rockwell Automation RSLogix/Studio 5000; experience with Siemens or Honeywell is a plus.
• Selects components and equipment based on specification analysis and reliability, and may review vendor capability to support product development.
• Uses computer‑assisted engineering, design and modeling software including MATLAB to perform assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to work on complex issues where detailed evaluation of variable factors is required, and may supervise the activities of others.

• Engineer and design plant computer systems.
• Program PLCs using Rockwell Automation RSLOGIX/Studio 5000;
  Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 is a plus.
• Develop HMI using Rockwell Automation RSLOGIX/Studio 5000.
• Write strong technical documents: design and procurement specifications, design basis documents, system description documents, white papers, trade studies, and presentations.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, cost and schedule estimates, and basis of estimates.
• Create functional control logic diagrams, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics, and prepare associated narratives.
• Develop test strategies, devices, systems, plans, and procedures.
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures applying electrical theory to engineering projects.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Operate engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, SMAP 3D, Solid Works, Visio, MATLAB.
• Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications of instrumentation, controls and electrical systems to ensure conformity to standards and customer requirements.
• Generate architecture for functional components and support product architecture.
• Deliver hardware designs through prototype, beta, and production release in accordance with product development processes and quality practices.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of existing products.
• Participate in technical design reviews and peer reviews.
• Compile data and write reports on engineering studies and projects.
• Document solutions with documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and charts.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize development and service issues.
• Maintain awareness of advanced technology and its applicability to company products.
• Create statements of work, related schedules, budgets, and estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
• Brief others on deliverables, status, and progress.
• Be available for work during evenings and weekends as needed; work is on‑site.

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and principles.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to design and engineer instrumentation and control (I&C) and electrical systems.
• Previous commercial, DOE, or nuclear experience is a strong plus.
• Performs PLC programming and HMI design using Rockwell Automation RSLogix/Studio 5000.
• Designs and engineers motion‑control systems.
• Integrates control systems with Adams Hexagon using MATLAB.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field and 2‑4 years of directly related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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