Instrumentation and Control Engineer - I&C, Engineering

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer - Engineering (DS111) (Time and Materials | Exempt Engagement Team - Senior Consultant Level) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. - DS111 | Prof.  This position is located in the Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina Area. 

Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer - Engineering (DS111) Candidates shall work to support requirements for TBC (Engineering Services) and statement of work (SOW) while maintaining required qualifications Nuclear & Environmental Management Sector.  ProSidian Team Members work as part of the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer Engagement Team Cadre to serve as an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer responsible for performing a variety of Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering assignments, including design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of various process equipment and systems, and generally as a member of a design, construction, operations, or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex projects.  In addition, support and engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which the US Department of Energy owns.

Provide support engineering services to assigned SRR Engineering Teams. Engineering support services include engineering analysis, walk downs, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: P&IDs Control Logics; Loop Diagrams; Instrument Indices; Setpoint Lists; Instrument and Control Valve Specifications; DCS and PLC Design; Instrument Location and Installation Design; Panel Layouts; and Vendor Document Review. Individual at times will be required to travel off Site to interface with vendors, fabricators and other Engineering organizations. Engineering services will be provided using SRR processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRR.

A background in Instrumentation and Control Systems is required for this role as well as experience and qualifications for working in a highly regulated field like the Department of Energy or Aeronautics.  Most modern control systems employ a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) to control motors, pumps, valves, and other equipment used in a process.  Computer-based HMI (Human Machine Interface) products provide how to process personnel interact with the PLC control system.  Control and instrumentation (C&I) engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes.  Work will include developing a conceptual design and related design basis documents to support new Nuclear Generating Plant licensing preparation of specifications and bid packages for control systems and detailed I&C design for a new generating plant.

This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements), and ProSidian Team Members work as part of an Engagement Team Cadre to fulfill Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering requirements.  An Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer, or Facilities Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer, designs, builds, and tests various mechanical devices, like industrial machines, transportation systems, and robotics equipment.  In addition, Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineers perform many Instrumentation and Control, scientific and technical tasks related to the process of Nuclear, Energy, and Environmental Management Sector products/services/deliverables.  Some of their typical duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following worksite functionalities (Specific Task Order Performance Work Statements May supersede listed tasks for this role):

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and specifying all the instrumentation and controls needed for monitoring and controlling the various systems, managing and monitoring established and planned processing facilities
• Managing Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) is a plus to power distribution systems
• Actively involved in developing designs and diagrams including single line diagrams, wiring diagrams and schematics, panel layout drawings, cable/conduit sizing, etc.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders for requisite information to complete design deliverables on schedule
• Conduct and attend progress meetings from time to time
• Determining scope, specifying equipment, selecting instruments, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface)  programming and checkout and configuration controls for a project.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between scope of work and customer's needs.
• Coordinate project activities between site and office.
• Provide phone support and field Customer Service calls as needed.
• Determine scope of work based on customer requests, site equipment, and problems.
• Design, spec, and price controls based on project requirements.
• Perform design and coordinate installations of control panels.
• Research new products required for a particular project.
• Perform start-up and troubleshooting services.
• Coordinate with other start-up personnel when required.
• Investigate and troubleshoot electrical issues with start-up and plant personnel.
• Participate in meetings to negotiate scope of work.
• Select instruments based on scope of work.
• Design or modify PLC/HMI applications to meet project scope.
• Coordinate system configuration with other system providers.
• Complete Input/output (I/O) Architecture checkout, instrument configuration, and required documentation for a project.
• Investigate and troubleshoot electrical/programming issues of existing systems.
• Implement Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)/Operator Interface Terminal (OIT)controls based on project scope.
• Coordinate site activities between PLC implementation and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
• Perform commission testing of process control system per project scope.
• Coordinate concerns with Customer Service, Process, and I&C.
• Provide tech support to plant personnel.
• Provide field reports detailing project status.

Key Qualification, Skills, and Experience to include:

A) Development of Control System architecture

B) Modifications to operating Nuclear plants: Familiarity with the Nuclear standard Design Process, and experience preparing engineering drawings, including but not limited to wiring diagrams and schematics, P&IDs, logic diagrams, instrument hookups, etc. for plant modification packages, including digital upgrades

C) preparation of specifications for control systems for plant process/auxiliary systems

D) preparation and review of logic diagrams and system functional descriptions for implementation of a system control logic into plant control systems

E) experience evaluating and specifying pressure, temperature, flow, and level process instrumentation

F) Experience performing calculations for a Nuclear plant such as instrument set-points

G) Familiarity with IEEE, EPRI, ISA, and IAEA Codes and Standards and NRC Reg Guides relating to Nuclear plant licensing and design

H) Supervisory experience to include preparation and control of budgets and schedules for I&C Engineering/Design group, preparation of material and engineering cost estimates, and technical supervision of engineering/design team

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

WORK HOURS: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRS holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS FOR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL (I&C) ENGINEER

• Detail-oriented and able to solve problems independently
• Lab and field work during studies is highly recommended
• Ability to operate complex machinery
• Possess a strong mathematics background
• Keep up to date with fast-moving developments in science and technology
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct assessments and audits, independent checks, readiness reviews, or similar within DOE facilities.
• Ability to function as a consultant in solving problems.
• History of developing or working with work packages.
• Familiarity with at least one maintenance/plant operations software package (Smart Plant, Champs, or Maximo).
• Adequate technical skills to read and understand drawings, diagrams, procurement packages, P&IDs, or similar.
• Computer competency in the use of Excel and MS Word.
• Experience working with Design Change Control (specifically change orders and Temporary Modifications)
• Experience working with Lock Out/Tag Out programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Degree in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering or similar field; a Master's or Ph.D. Is a plus
• A variety of technical skills, industry knowledge, and soft skills to work with team members in creating effective products and devices.
• Ability to work under pressure with advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• An electrical engineering license is required
• Creative thinking and innovation with commercial awareness, including an understanding of target user and market
• Due to the nature of the work, the Candidate must be a US Citizen | Dual Citizenship is not permitted
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and teamwork skills with a professional attitude.
• Must be able to interface with other members of the project team including other disciplines, client, contractors, and vendors with previous experience as an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer or in a similar role
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics
• Excellent understanding of safety rules and laws on nuclear power use
• Experience with DOE and NCS experience, and the candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Hands-on experience managing complex machinery
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities with previous experience as an Electrical Engineer or in a similar role
• Previous experience as an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer or in a similar role
• The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Expertise using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Teams
• Must be a Citizen of the US and able to obtain unescorted access to a US Nuclear Power Plant

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer from an accredited 4-year university with course work in Control Systems and current registration as a Professional Engineer in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer.
• A Master's Degree or Professional Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer Licensure preferred
• Education typically includes theoretical coursework, hands-on projects, and training with various computer programming programs, power systems, and technically oriented material subjects, like hydraulics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Hold a Professional Engineering (PE) - Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering license.  To earn the PE licensure, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering and Technology (ABET) and experience working under the supervision of a licensed Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years of Instrumentation and Control designing experience on relevant projects
• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or related field
• Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) 3D experience is required
• Requisite work experience and technical skills to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the Electrical Engineers working and performing tasks in the Energy Industry (Oil and Gas / Power and Utilities / Nuclear Energy)
• Experience preparing specifications for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and reviewing associated logic diagrams and system functional descriptions.
• Familiarity with NEI 08-09 and experience with performing cyber-security assessments
• Experience with NUREG 0800, Chapters 7, 8, and 18.
• Experience with Human Factors Engineering
• Lead in a Nuclear, Energy, and Environmental Management Sector maintenance organization within a DOE facility.
• Experience with DOE and NCS experience and Candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and other Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering concepts
• Excellent math skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics

Energy Industry experience is highly desired - 10 years overall experience in the design of control systems for power plants or heavy industrial facilities | 5 years of experience in I&C design for Nuclear plants in North America, including new plants or modification of existing operating plants

3.6 Personnel Qualifications/Certifications --- all personnel shall have demonstrated experience in Nuclear Safety, Criticality, Radiological Engineering, Health Physics, Fire Protection, or Engineering Technical Support.  These individuals must have U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain DOE site access.

3.6.1 Nuclear and Criticality Safety --- IMC Contractor/SRS or other DOE complex experience is preferred.

Criticality personnel are required to obtain or have SRS Nuclear Criticality Safety qualifications (e.g., Criticality Safety Engineer (CSE), Senior Criticality Safety Engineer (SCSE), Criticality Safety Officer (CSO), Associate Criticality Safety Engineer (ACSE)).

Radiological Engineering and Health Physics personnel are required to achieve/maintain applicable SRS qualifications.

3.6.2 Fire Protection: Fire protection personnel shall be ---

1. Registered professional engineer in an engineering discipline that encompasses the scope of work being performed. Or

2. Certified National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III in the applicable NICET subfield for the subject fire protection system (i.e., water-based systems layout, fire alarm systems, inspection and testing of water-based systems, special hazards suppression

systems, or special hazards suppression systems, or special hazards systems).

Or

3. Manufacturer/Factory trained and certified for the subject fire protection systems/feature. Or

4. Graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum with a minimum of four (4) years of engineering practice, three (3) of which are in design that encompasses the subject fire protection system.

3.6.3 Engineering Technical Support --- IMC Contractor/SRS or other DOE complex experience is preferred.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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