Controls Engineer

Global Laser Enrichment; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribute to pioneering nuclear technology

Collaborate in a mission-driven environment

Job summary

Global Laser Enrichment in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Controls Engineer. This role involves developing control systems for pioneering uranium enrichment technology. You will work closely with engineering teams on safety and operational requirements. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, active DOE Q-Clearance, and experience with PLC programming.

Important Note: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitive nature of the work at GLE.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems.
• Familiarity with control valves, pressure systems, and field instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control solutions for enrichment technology.
• Collaborate with teams to automate enrichment process equipment.
• Lead commissioning and testing of control systems.

Skills

Programming PLC-based control systems

Familiarity with control valves and field instrumentation

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs

Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Knowledge of industrial communication networks

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

Job description

Overview

Wilmington, NC | Global Laser Enrichment (GLE). Full-Time | On-Site. DOE Q-Clearance Required or Eligible. At Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), we’re pioneering first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology to support the future of clean energy. We’re seeking a Controls Engineer to play a critical role in the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control systems that support our enrichment technology development and demonstration program. Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, this role is central to ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance control solutions across process equipment, gas handling systems, and supporting infrastructure in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Why Join GLE

• Contribute directly to a first-of-its-kind nuclear technology program
• Work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and operators in a mission-driven environment
• Influence plant-wide control strategies and system architecture
• Grow your career in a technically challenging, highly regulated industry with strong long-term impact

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement current and future control solutions to advance enrichment technology
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and select control systems that automate enrichment process equipment
• Partner with technicians to construct, install, and support safe and efficient control systems
• Lead commissioning and testing of control systems to verify functional and operational requirements
• Integrate individual equipment control systems into the broader plant control system architecture
• Ensure operational and reliability data is properly captured, recorded, and stored
• Develop control strategies based on process flow narratives and system requirements
• Design and implement operator-facing HMIs to support safe and effective operations
• Produce detailed control system documentation to support procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operations
• Maintain design and test records and ensure compliance with Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) requirements

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-Clearance or equivalent (DoD Top Secret), or the ability to obtain and maintain one
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems
• Familiarity with control valves, pressure systems, and field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (FactoryTalk View, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500)
• Working knowledge of industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, RS-232)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in advanced control system design techniques, including cascaded control loops, time-proportioned control, and predictive control algorithms
• Experience with SCADA systems and data historians
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-82 or ISA/IEC 62443
• Experience collaborating closely with operators to design and refine high-performance HMIs
• Background working in classified, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments

Important Note: This position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Clearance, as well as ongoing eligibility for nuclear site access due to the sensitive nature of GLE’s work.