Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a skilled Instrument and Controls Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group, you will play a crucial role in updating and replacing power plant control systems with new digital control systems at a Major Power Plant in the St. Louis, MO Region.

This position offers the opportunity to work on major process controls engineering projects for upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. Your expertise will be utilized in the following areas:

• Digital Systems -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems
• Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants
• Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages
• Mechatronics, Control Systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of the client's plant

This position will be on-site at a Major Power Plant in the St. Louis, MO area, with up to 50% travel required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with coursework in instrumentation, mechatronics and process controls design engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems; Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control system is preferred
• Experience with controls system design including applications for low and medium voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment including but not limited to turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for either BWR of PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Orbital Engineering, Inc. offers a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.