System Engineer 3 4P/487

4P Consulting Inc.; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Waynesboro, GA is seeking an experienced System Engineer 3 to design, implement, and maintain complex control and automation systems in industrial environments. The candidate will work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable systems and processes. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields and over 10 years of experience in industrial automation. This role offers a 6-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process engineering.
• Experience in industrial plants, power generation, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems, instrumentation, and automation solutions for plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve system-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Analyze system and process data to identify inefficiencies.
• Oversee system maintenance activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI systems

Control system integration

Instrumentation

Sensors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

System Engineer 3

Location: Waynesboro, GA

Client-Southern Nuclear

Contract- 6 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex control and automation systems within industrial plant environments. This role works closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize plant processes, improve system reliability, and support safe, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Integration

• Design and develop control systems, instrumentation, and automation solutions for plant equipment and processes.

• Integrate plant subsystems including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms into a cohesive, plant-wide control architecture.

• Review and interpret P&IDs (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams) to support system design and implementation.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve system-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure reliable plant operation.

• Provide technical support during system startup, upgrades, and operational changes.

Process Optimization

• Analyze system and process data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Recommend and implement solutions to enhance productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Maintenance & Compliance

• Oversee system maintenance activities, upgrades, and preventive maintenance strategies.

• Ensure all systems comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements.

• Support documentation, testing, and change management processes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process engineering.

• Experience working in industrial plants, power generation, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell).

• Strong knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems.

• Experience with control system integration and plant automation architectures.

• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and process controls.