Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether youre an experienced professional or just starting your career youll find opportunities to challenge yourself learn from seasoned experts and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:
Were seeking a I&C Engineer to lead major process controls engineering projects spanning digital control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI) complex test stands and chemical processes. You will take problems from issue to solution setting expectations for data-driven decision making automation and the responsible use of AI/agentic AI to improve workflows reduce rework and deliver cost-effective compliant designs. This role blends hands-on engineering (design fabrication assembly programming testing) with technical leadership client engagement and rigorous software configuration management.

Location:

On-site in Oak Ridge Tennessee.

Your Day to Day as an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer:

• Engineers and integrates PLC DCS HMI network switches and control systems; lead programming and commissioning for Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix Studio 5000 FactoryTalk).
• Implements robust controls architectures safety interlocks alarming data logging recipe management and historian integrations for test and process systems.
• Develops Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
• Prepares design input documentation for drawings including cable block diagrams wiring schematics loop sheets and detailed I/O maps.
• Helps in creating and maintaining P&IDs and System Design Descriptions (SDDs).
• Interfaces with vendors; prepare and review equipment purchase specifications.
• Produces clear concise technical reports and engineering studies.
• Establishes and enforce software configuration management (SCM) for PLC/HMI code scripts and documentation.
• Reviews design drawings and documentation produced by others.
• Directs processimprovement initiatives: automate calculations summarize technical documents generate design documentation and guide when/how AI or agentic AI tools are used.
• Oversees engineering automation via Python MATLAB or advanced Excel; review and validates automated outputs.
• Champions responsible integration of AI/ML into controls systems including predictive maintenance and anomaly detection.
• Mentors less experienced I&C engineers and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
• Hands on expertise with Rockwell/AllenBradley PLCs and FactoryTalk systems.
• Experience designing fabricating assembling programming and testing test stands and chemical process systems.
• Strong SCM proficiency including Git versioning and code reviews.
• Excellent communication skills and experience reviewing design drawings.U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience with PlantPAx FactoryTalk Analytics OPC UA historians and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with SIS PHA ISA standards and NFPA/NEC codes.
• Experience integrating AI/ML into industrial systems.
• Additional learning such as CS AI or Software Engineering certificates or minors.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including health dental and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $86450- $136000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86450 and $136000 per year. However the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate such as job-related knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical retirement and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired the selected job candidate will be employed at-will unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor BWX Technologies Inc. and any subsidiaries affiliates and related entities (BWXT or the Company) complies with all federal state and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety such all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug addition the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation drug test previous employment and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment compensation career development benefits company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship age disability protected veteran or other protected status.

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