Process Control Engineer III (2302)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Process Control Engineer III to support the design and development of digital instrumentation and control (DI&C) systems for nuclear power plant applications. This role involves working with distributed control systems (DCS), HMI development, and motor controllers for both safety-related and non-safety systems. The position requires strong technical expertise in control systems architecture, software development lifecycle processes, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated industries.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality control system solutions, documentation, and commissioning support while ensuring compliance with applicable quality assurance programs and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control and monitoring systems utilizing Mark VIe DCS, CIMPLICITY HMI, and related control platforms.
• Perform hardware identification, testing, controls cabinet design, application programming, software design, and simulation modeling.
• Develop DCS hardware configurations and software applications using approved engineering tools (e.g., ToolBoxST, ControlST, CIMPLICITY, ActivePoint UX HMI Library).
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation including Design Input Requests (DIR), System Design Descriptions (SDD), I/O Lists, Logic Diagrams, test plans, procedures, reports, and technical assessments.
• Support systems software requirements management, design, programming, validation, testing, and documentation activities.
• Interface with third-party equipment using communication protocols such as OPC, HART, FFB, Modbus, Profibus, and IEC.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Technical Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers to manage scope, schedule, and engineering budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement using Agile, LEAN, or FastWorks methodologies.
• Conduct pre-job briefs and EHS observations as required.

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field with 7+ years of industry-related controls experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture, design, software programming, and implementation of DI&C protection and monitoring systems in nuclear or related life-safety industries.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in digital systems hardware and software development lifecycle processes for safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), drivers, utilities, firmware, blockware, and application-specific programming.
• Experience using development tools such as compilers, code standard checkers, cybersecurity scanners, and configurators.
• Experience with digital safety systems architectures such as Mark VIe / Mark VIeS and CIMPLICITY (preferred platform experience).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Visio.
• Technical writing experience focused on plans, procedures, requirements, and design specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in nuclear power, energy, aerospace, defense, marine, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working in hybrid or distributed engineering team environments.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Agile, LEAN).
• Ability to support onsite activities in Wilmington, NC (~10% travel).