Controls Engineer

Position Title: Controls Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Controls Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Programming/commissioning/troubleshooting PLC and HMI across multiple platforms and control systems in a R&D environment

Develop control system specifications from process flow diagrams (PFDs), or process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Support the Responsible Test Engineer during shakedown and testing of I&C systems in an R&D environment

Review and revise procedures to align with HMI implementation in consultation with system operators and designers

Evaluate commercially available control systems for cost, applicability, and scalability across the Reactor testing program

Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities

Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in a testing environment

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Job Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.

Experience with industrial instrumentation, automation, or robotics a plus

Experience in design and application of experimental hardware, instrumentation, and engineering laboratory or industry best practices.

Experience with common laboratory or industrial data acquisition hardware and software, such as National Instruments or Siemens

Experience in the design of advanced control systems (e.g. SCADA/DAQ/PLC/DCS-based) including programming, configuration, HMI design, and interfacing with highly varied instrumentation and field devices.

Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with many I/O signals from highly varied sensors and instruments

Field experience in start-up/commissioning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, testing, and calibration of electrical/I&C systems

Experience designing I&C systems for nuclear or high-temperature environments (>300 C) a plus

Qualified electrical worker a plus

Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technicians with demonstrated results

Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week

Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $53 - $70/hr.

Location: Everett, WA.

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation â from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. Weâ re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.