Senior Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) seeks experienced electrical design engineers to support Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN, and Pantex in Amarillo, TX. You will design instrumentation and control systems, prepare BOMs and specs, and provide field support for existing plant facilities.

Requirements include an ABET-accredited EE degree (MS optional) with substantial experience, ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and proficiency with NEC/ISA standards and Rockwell automation tools.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10–14 years of experience, or MS with 10–13 years and >5 years instrumentation and controls design experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance; DOE Q clearance highly desired but not required to start.
• Experience applying NEC, UL508A, and ISA standards to instrumentation and controls design.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality detailed design packages and provide engineering procurement support.
• Prepare design deliverables including calculations, specs, drawings, and equipment specs.
• Conduct field walkdowns to generate design documents and support craft personnel.
• Apply controls system design for instrumentation, process control, and monitoring.
• Develop control cabinet assemblies, system diagrams, and PLC/HMI logic.
• Create process narratives and input to P&IDs; assist with software requirements.
• Work full-time on a 4/10 schedule (Mon–Thu).

Skills

Instrumentation & controls design

NEC/UL508A/ISA standards knowledge

Rockwell Automation RSLogix/FactoryTok

DOE clearance eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

P&ID software

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) seeks experienced electrical design engineers to support Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN, and Pantex in Amarillo, TX. You will design instrumentation and control systems, prepare BOMs and specs, and provide field support for existing plant facilities.

Requirements include an ABET-accredited EE degree (MS optional) with substantial experience, ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and proficiency with NEC/ISA standards and Rockwell automation tools.