Electrical/Instrumentation And Controls Engineer

Amentum is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support operations at the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV. 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 will also oversee the instrument calibration labs across all three NETL sites, including reviewing/approving calibration records and providing monthly status reports to the R&D site manager. Also, provide technical counsel/leadership to the calibration lab technicians as needed.
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 processes 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 operate control equipment successfully.
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 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 Pittsburgh, PA NETL sister site may be required. (< 5%)
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
8 - 10 plus years' experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Preferred Qualifications
PE in West Virginia
Experience with LabVIEW, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix / ControlLogix PLCs & FactoryTalk View SE HMI Software, distributed control systems, NFPA 70 NEC Code.
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