I&C Engineer (4036)
Employer: Navarro Research and Engineering · Location: Paducah, Kentucky · Posting: NAV-B568EC687C · Type: Full-Time
Duties
Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an I&C Engineer (4036) in Paducah, KY. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. Position Summary The I&C Engineer will provide design engineering services supporting the Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership Paducah Deactivation & Remediation Project. The primary assignment is to prepare an Engineering Standard for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system requirements within a Department of Energy project environment. The engineer will evaluate existing process-control design information, including the 90% CWWT Process Control Description, and develop controlled PLC requirements that align with established engineering standards, specifications, quality assurance requirements, security expectations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Responsibilities Develop a formal Engineering Standard defining requirements for PLC systems used in project applications. Develop requirements and standards for PLC hardware, software, programming, logic, communications, and system integration. Review and interpret existing process-control descriptions, design information, drawings, specifications, and technical data to establish accurate PLC system requirements. Apply project requirements for the control of engineering standards and specifications when preparing, revising, and issuing engineering deliverables. Prepare clear, complete, and technically defensible engineering documentation suitable for formal project review and approval. Coordinate with the Contract Technical Representative and project stakeholders to address technical comments, clarify requirements, and incorporate authorized technical direction. Support technical reviews of reports, drawings, specifications, and other information associated with PLC and process-control systems. Ensure deliverables comply with applicable quality assurance requirements, including Quality Level 4 professional-services expectations. Identify technical risks, inconsistencies, or incomplete requirements and communicate recommended resolutions through established engineering and contract channels. Protect confidential, proprietary, sensitive, and export-controlled information in accordance with DOE and project requirements. Perform work in compliance with applicable safety, security, business conduct, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with PLC system design and industrial process-control applications. Demonstrated knowledge of PLC programming and control logic standards, particularly Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms. Demonstrated ability to develop engineering standards, design criteria, specifications, or equivalent controlled technical documents. Ability to interpret process-control descriptions, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. Experience working within a formal engineering document-control and quality assurance program. Ability to produce accurate technical deliverables and resolve review comments within established schedules. Strong written communication, technical writing, and cross-functional coordination skills. Resume must clearly demonstrate experience relevant to the PLC Engineering Standard scope and identify all active certifications or professional licenses. Ability to comply with project confidentiality, security, export-control, and foreign-national access requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DOE, nuclear, deactivation and decommissioning, environmental remediation, chemical process, or other highly regulated facilities. Experience developing requirements for PLC hardware, software, control architecture, interfaces, alarms, testing, cybersecurity, configuration management, or lifecycle documentation. Familiarity with engineering standards development, design verification, technical review, and controlled revision processes. Professional Engineer license or other controls, automation, or functional-safety certification applicable to the proposed work. Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and project-management teams. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and directly relevant PLC/process-control design experience. An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered. Candidates must demonstrate experience developing or applying engineering standards and specifications in a controlled project environment. Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Compensation
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability