Staff Automation and Controls Engineer
Core
Staff technical authority for control system software across nuclear reactor and fuel manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety, data integrity, and operator-focused design.
Role type
Staff Automation and Controls Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
PLC/DCS applications, SCADA/HMI systems, ISA-88 batch sequences, safety logic, historians, and enterprise integration for advanced nuclear systems.
Domain
Nuclear Energy / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC/DCS programming (IEC 61131-3), SCADA architecture, ISA-88 batch control, safety logic design (IEC 61511), historian architecture, ISA-95 integration, OT cybersecurity, code review, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson platforms, Ignition, OSIsoft PI, NIST/IEC 62443 standards
Technologies
Rockwell ControlLogix, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Emerson, Ignition, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, WinCC, OSIsoft PI, Triconex, GuardLogix, F-CPU
Responsibilities
Set coding standards and configuration management practices; lead control strategy for first-of-a-kind plant problems; review and approve complex control software from other engineers; mentor senior and junior engineers; design OT network architecture and cybersecurity controls; lead diagnosis of complex control system faults.
Seniority
Staff, technical anchor & mentorship