Instrumentation and Controls Engineer / I&C Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI); Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support a large capital project. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the nuclear sector. This role involves preparing systems test plans, supporting acceptance testing, and reviewing compliance with standards. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work full-time onsite are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related instrumentation and controls design engineering experience.
• Active DOE Q clearance preferred but not required.
• Candidate must be able to work onsite fulltime during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares systems test plans and procedures.
• Supports systems acceptance testing.
• Reviews systems allocation and verification packages for requirement traceability.
• Develops systems verification packages ensuring requirement traceability.
• Performs field walkdowns supporting I&C start-up engineering.

Skills

Instrumentation and controls design engineering experience

Working design experience in nuclear industry

PLC and HMI programming

US Citizenship

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Job description

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer / I&C Engineer

Recruit to apply for the Instrumentation and Controls Engineer / I&C Engineer role at Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI)

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary

SMSI, LLC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (I&C) for work on a large capital line-item project supporting NNSA. The work would be performed from Oak Ridge, TN. The I&C Engineer supports the systems acceptance testing for the Instrumentation and Controls engineering discipline. The I&C Engineer will utilize the systems engineering process providing a foundational knowledge of functional and operational requirements, design criteria, and identification and implementation of applicable codes and standards. The I&C Engineer will support systems testing, systems acceptance, systems verification and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares systems test plans and procedures.
• Supports systems acceptance testing.
• Reviews systems allocation and verification packages for requirement traceability.
• Develops systems verification packages ensuring requirement traceability.
• Reviews and validates modification design change packages.
• Performs field walkdowns supporting I&C start-up engineering.
• Prepares systems for operational readiness reviews and closeout.
• Reviews and validates vendor data against systems verification and acceptance plans.
• Assists systems engineers in developing and maintaining technical baseline documents at project closeout.
• Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Works on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.

Required Skills

• B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with 5-10 years of related instrumentation and controls design engineering experience.
• Working design experience in nuclear industry/facility is preferred with NQA-1 experience and IEEE, NEC codes and ISA standards.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming preferred but not required.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to work onsite fulltime during regular business hours Monday-Friday.
• Active DOE Q clearance preferred but not required.

Educational Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology