Senior PLC Controls Engineer – Mission-Critical Naval Systems

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings program

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer for the Site Engineering team at Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston. The role involves maintaining and enhancing PLC-based control systems and industrial networks.

Job responsibilities include supporting critical communications infrastructure and driving continuous improvements in process systems. Candidates must have relevant engineering experience, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to excellence in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience or 4 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in managing PLC control systems.
• Understanding of electrical and machinery safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous operation of the industrial control network.
• Monitor system performance to identify issues.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve PLC-based code.

Skills

PLC control systems

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Doctorate degree in a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Wonderware

Unity software

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer for the Site Engineering team at Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston. The role involves maintaining and enhancing PLC-based control systems and industrial networks.

Job responsibilities include supporting critical communications infrastructure and driving continuous improvements in process systems. Candidates must have relevant engineering experience, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to excellence in