Controls Engineer, Q cleared

Controls Engineer

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.

• 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.

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another accredited engineering discipline and 5 years of experience
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you MUST have an ACTIVE or very recently active DOE "Q" Clearance or DoD "Top Secret" Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial control systems in manufacturing, energy, chemical processing, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience with one or more industrial control platforms, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Honeywell, ABB, or Emerson
• Experience supporting system commissioning, integrated testing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, system reliability, and equipment performance monitoring
• Experience designing, installing, programming, and supporting industrial process control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and process instrumentation
• Working knowledge of engineering standards, principles, and best practices related to industrial automation and process control equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams