Control System Engineer

Oak Ridge Associated Universities; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Associated Universities seeks a Control System Engineer for on-site work with Fluor Corporation in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop automation strategies, control narratives, and system architectures, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have EPC experience, proficiency with instrument datasheets, P&ID development, and DCS/PLC/SIS concepts, and can coordinate with clients and vendors

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain DOE security clearance.
• Experience in industrial or EPC environments and with engineering/technical analyses.
• Strong communication skills for multi-discipline coordination.
• Ability to analyze technical solutions and develop design criteria.
• Knowledge of control systems, DCS, PLC, SIS, and HMI concepts.
• Experience preparing instrument datasheets and I&C documents.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and make independent recommendations on technical solutions of intermediate complexity.
• Develop and review specifications, design criteria, and control system architectures.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials and systems.
• Coordinate issues with disciplines, PMs, vendors, and clients.
• Ensure work complies with project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Provide support for procurement, submittals, and field changes.
• Create control system narratives and instrument data sheets.
• Develop P&ID/ instrument diagrams and perform sizing calculations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Intergraph SPI

3D modeling tools

2D CAD (CADD) tools

Job description

Control System Engineer

Job Locations: US-SC-Greenville | US-TX-Houston

ID: 2026-2756

Category: Science & Engineering

Type: Full Time

Overview

ORAU is seeking qualified candidates on behalf of a partner organization for a Controls System Engineer role. The selected candidate will be employed by ORAU's partner and will perform work onsite at the Fluor Corporation.

The Control Systems Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering team, project managers, clients, and field personnel to develop automation strategies, control narratives, system architectures, and instruction designs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working in industrial or EPC environments, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria
• Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines
• Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis, and forecasts
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
• Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects
• Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
• Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development support and review, HMI, communication protocols, routing, and layout, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and procurement activities
• Prepare and modify instrument and control systems design documents (e.g., instrument datasheets, Input / Output wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and instrument installation details)
• Perform control systems sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells and other instrumentation
• Create instrument index and datasheets and generate reports in Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) database
• Develop intermediate complexity control systems narrative specifications
• Develop basic control systems logic diagrams and/or cause and effect diagrams
• Represent control systems and participate in model reviews
• Develop specifications and design of DCS, PLC and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applications; monitor DCS / PLC / SIS design developed by the design group