Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking an Electrical Design-PLC Instrumentation Engineer to work on the design and implementation of systems for a new medical isotope production facility. Candidates should have a strong background in instrumentation control, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and 5–20 years of experience in the field. This mid-senior level position offers a competitive salary range and full benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 5–20+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Strong understanding of plant control systems and nuclear safety.
• Experience with spec finalization for control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other engineers in I&C technologies.
• Manage technical interfaces with vendors and internal teams.
• Own a portfolio of I&C equipment from concept through commissioning.

Skills

Control hardware/software

Nuclear analog/digital instrumentation

Leadership in I&C technologies

FPGA-based actuation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Allen Bradley platforms

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Job Title: Electrical Design- PLC Instrumentation Engineer

Job Code: EG34

Job Type: Direct, Permanent, Full Benefits from day 1

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to contribute to the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of process monitoring and control systems for a new medical isotope production facility. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that our client’s systems meet performance, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting the next generation of nuclear medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other engineers in I&C technologies, decision-making, and ownership of systems.
• Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Estimate task durations and resource needs for I&C design deliverables.
• Own a portfolio of I&C equipment from concept through commissioning, ensuring adherence to design and safety standards.
• Guide development and review of control systems such as:
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to select instrumentation and define system requirements.
• Coordinate electrical power distribution for instrumentation systems with the Auxiliary Systems Group.
• Develop and review technical documents, including:
• Instrument specs and calculations
• Test plans
• Installation drawings
• Cable/conduit routing and loop diagrams
• Evaluate vendor proposals, manage change requests, and lead design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–20+ years of experience in I&C engineering (title/level based on experience).
• Strong understanding of control hardware/software, environmental requirements, EQ testing, and plant start-ups.
• Experience finalizing specs for plant control systems and safety-related equipment.
• Knowledge of nuclear analog/digital instrumentation and monitoring systems preferred.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 standards and nuclear safety system design (a plus, not required).
• Proficiency in:
• Cable shielding, separation, and radiation-hardened components
• FPGA-based actuation systems (preferred)

Preferred Experience

Candidates with leadership in one or more of the following areas will stand out:

• Development of PLC/SCADA system requirements using Allen Bradley platforms
• HMI development and programming
• Cable routing and management for large-scale facilities
• FPGA-based safety system design

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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