System Engineer

System Engineer 3
Location: Waynesboro, GA

Client-Southern Nuclear

Contract- 6 Months

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex control and automation systems within industrial plant environments. This role works closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize plant processes, improve system reliability, and support safe, efficient operations.

• Design and develop control systems, instrumentation, and automation solutions for plant equipment and processes.

• Integrate plant subsystems including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms into a cohesive, plant-wide control architecture.

• Review and interpret P&IDs (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams) to support system design and implementation.

• Diagnose and resolve system-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure reliable plant operation.

• Provide technical support during system startup, upgrades, and operational changes.

• Analyze system and process data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Recommend and implement solutions to enhance productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Oversee system maintenance activities, upgrades, and preventive maintenance strategies.

• Ensure all systems comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements
  .

• Support documentation, testing, and change management processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
  .

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process engineering
  .

• Experience working in industrial plants, power generation, or manufacturing environments preferred.

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g.,
  Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
  ).

• Strong knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems
  .

• Experience with
  control system integration and plant automation architectures.

• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and process controls
  .