Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

Amentum is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support operations at the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA.

This position will primarily support the engineering research group by

performing small-scale R&D design projects, evaluating and optimizing existing systems, troubleshooting systems, and working closely with the site

technicians. This position requires a hands-on approach, a strong work ethic, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to excellence.

Position Requirements:

Under general direction, design instrumentation, control & data acquisition systems for continuous process systems ranging from lab to pilot scale projects. This includes the selection of logic solvers, HMIs & field instruments. It also includes low-voltage electrical design and the development of logic diagrams.

Configure, troubleshoot, and test single & multiple loop controllers, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and human-machine interface software.

• Oversee the optimization of current processes and control systems to ensure systems are finely tuned and working at optimum levels.
• Analyze current control systems to identify vulnerabilities and be able to recommend short and long-term mitigations.
• Efficiently use Autodesk AutoCAD to prepare engineering drawings, including but not limited to electrical power plans, P&IDs, network diagrams, control panel fabrication drawings, wiring diagrams, and I/O drawings.
• Independently lead design/build projects across all 3 NETL sites.
• Provide control and instrumentation training to customers and operation support personnel to successfully operate control equipment.
• Lead commissioning, shakedown, and testing activities on new or modifications to electrical and control systems in the laboratories.
• Review interdisciplinary engineering documents and work with other engineering team members to resolve any issues.
• Create and review purchase orders, statements of work, and subcontracts.
• Support in-house technicians on new installations and maintenance/modification issues.
• Assist with developing labor and material estimates for design, fabrication, and installation.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with and communicate effectively with the customer.
• Limited day travel to the Morgantown, WV NETL sister site may be required. (< 5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering form a four year accredited

college or university.

7 Plus years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PE in Pennsylvania

Experience with LabVIEW, PLCs, distributed control systems, NFPA 70 NEC Code.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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