Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Designer

Overview

BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of War, is hiring an Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Designer in Facility Engineering to help conceptualize and execute modernization and sustainment of energetic manufacturing processes at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. This position will support the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility.

The role reports onsite on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, providing a balanced work and family lifestyle.

Location:

Kingsport, TN (onsite).

• Design and develop electrical systems, including control systems, power systems, and instrumentation for chemical manufacturing facilities
• Create detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, instrument lists for commissioning, and Scope of Work (SOW)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, maintenance, and purchasing
• Analyze and assist in troubleshooting electrical systems, including control systems and instrument systems
• Develop and implement commissioning plans for electrical systems
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry codes

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Drafting or similar field and 8+ years relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of the equivalent amount of education and experience. We may consider candidates with additional experience for a more senior role or with fewer years experience for a more junior role.
• Experience in electrical design, development, construction, and commissioning
• Broad engineering experience in electrical design, power systems, and control systems
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including UFC
• Working knowledge of design software, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and Electrical Drawings
• Ability to read, interpret, and/or write documentation needed to program a complete control system
• Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, development, construction, and commissioning
• Experience working on Department of War (DoW) projects
• Experience in the design and construction of chemical manufacturing facilities
• Experience with variable speed drives, positioners, actuators, valves, and instrumentation used for chemical or industrial plant production processes
• Knowledgeable in industrial network architectures, topologies, cybersecurity, servers, software validation, and simulation
• Experience with multiple control system platforms, including Siemens PCS7, Siemens Simatic Batch, and Allen Bradley Control Logix/Compact Logix/PlantPAx

• Electrical design and development
• Control systems design and development
• Power systems design and development
• Instrumentation and control systems
• Commissioning and testing of electrical systems
• Safety regulations and quality standards

Full-Time Salary Range: $96,623 - $164,259

Please note:

This range is based on our market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, experience).

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. Other benefits include an employee assistance program, legal plan, and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave; participation in the company recognition program is available, with additional incentives possible based on position level and job specifics.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, providing a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector develops large-scale capabilities such as armored vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair. Our employees take pride in their work, applying passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and solutions.

The P&S sector focuses on big-impact projects on a global scale.