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Job Description: We're seeking a I&C Engineer to lead major process controls engineering projects spanning digital control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI), complex test stands, and chemical processes. You will take problems from issue to solution, setting expectations for data-driven decision making, automation, and the responsible use of AI/agentic AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective, compliant designs. This role blends hands-on engineering (design, fabrication, assembly, programming, testing) with technical leadership, client engagement, and rigorous software configuration management. Key Responsibilities: Digital Systems & Controls Engineering * Engineer and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, network switches, and control systems; lead programming and commissioning for Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk). * Implement robust controls architectures, safety interlocks, alarming, data logging, recipe management, and historian integrations for test and process systems. Instrumentation Specification & Systems Design * Develop Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems. * Prepare design input documentation for drawings including cable block diagrams, wiring schematics, loop sheets, and detailed I/O maps. * Help in creating and maintaining P&IDs and System Design Descriptions (SDDs). Vendor Coordination & Technical Documentation * Interface with vendors; prepare and review equipment purchase specifications. * Produce clear, concise technical reports and engineering studies. Configuration Management & Quality * Establish and enforce software configuration management (SCM) for PLC/HMI code, scripts, and documentation. * Review design drawings and documentation produced by others. Leadership in Automation & AI/ML * Direct processimprovement initiatives: automate calculations, summarize technical documents, generate design documentation, and guide when/how AI or agentic AI tools are used. * Oversee engineering automation via Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel; review and validate automated outputs. * Champion responsible integration of AI/ML into controls systems, including predictive maintenance and anomaly detection. Required Qualifications: * B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. * 5+ years of experience in design engineering for process control systems. * Hands on expertise with Rockwell/AllenBradley PLCs and FactoryTalk systems. * Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, programming, and testing test stands and chemical process systems. * Strong SCM proficiency including Git, versioning, and code reviews. * Excellent communication skills and experience reviewing design drawings. * Active DOE Q Clearance or eligibility to obtain. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in a related engineering field. * Experience with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Analytics, OPC UA, historians, and industrial networking. * Familiarity with SIS, PHA, ISA standards, and NFPA/NEC codes. * Experience integrating AI/ML into industrial systems. * Additional learning such as CS, AI, or Software Engineering certificates or minors.
Job Info:
- Company: Spectra Tech, Inc.
- Position: I&C Engineer
- Work Location: Oak Ridge
- Country: US
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