Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a seasoned Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (I&C Engineer) to support our nuclear solutions mission at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

The Y12 National Security Complex, simply known as Y12, has three primary national security missions that protect our country and our allies around the world. Maintaining the US nuclear weapons stockpile, reducing global threats, and fueling the US Navy's nuclear propulsion program are the key activities at this historic site.

Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/locations 

As an I&C Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing high quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems. Other responsibilities include:

* Design the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and labor-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II design engineering deliverables including preparation of calculations and analyses, construction specifications & drawings, and equipment specifications.

* Routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.

* Apply technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the electrical engineering field with primarily instrumentation/controls focus for equipment process control and monitoring.

* Provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards.

* Field troubleshooting support of existing systems will be required to inform design for corrective actions.

Qualifications:

* Must have a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a college or university accredited through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

* 5 years of relevant experience in I&C engineering experience with a strong background in Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

* Demonstrated experience utilizing the National Electrical Code, UL508A, and relevant ISA standards to design instrumentation and controls.

* Demonstrated experience preparing conduit/cable schedules, conduit/equipment plans, one-line diagrams, wiring/connection/schematic diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, various sections/elevations/details, calculations, datasheets, and construction specifications.

* Experience leading teams of multi-disciplinary professionals.

* Ability to develop process control system narratives, aid in the development of process software requirements, and provide input to Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

* Ability to effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team.

* Ability to develop control cabinet assembly drawings, system diagrams, and control logic for both batch and continuous processes using conventional analog instrumentation, distributed digital control systems, and programmable logic controller/human-machine interfaces (PLCs/HMIs).

* Must be eligible for a security clearance and maintain eligibility throughout duration of employment.

* Must pass a pre-employment drug screening exam.

Preferred Job Requirements

* Professional Engineering License (PE).

* Experience utilizing Rockwell Automation industrial automation software (RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, etc.)

* A U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance level Q is required; however, all candidates will be considered regardless of current security clearance status.

Location/Work Arrangement:

* This position is full-time (40-hour work week; 4/10 Monday - Thursday).

* Onsite position at the Y12 facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS, LLC has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.