Engineer I
Warrendale, US
Engineer I - Control System Engineer
This is an entry‑level engineering position responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and verification of non‑safety industrial control systems for greenfield and brownfield nuclear power plant projects across the world. This role is intended for early‑career engineers who are building foundational experience in industrial control systems under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
The Engineer I operates as a contributing member of the control systems engineering team, performing assigned technical tasks while developing an understanding of control system design practices, engineering standards, and lifecycle processes.
What your day-to-day looks like:
Technical Support & Execution
- Support the design and implementation of industrial control system solutions in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
- Assist with the development of control logic, configuration, and HMI functionality using standard industrial control system platforms and engineering tools.
- Support the specification and integration of control system components, which may include controllers, IO, networks, power distribution, and interfaces.
- Perform assigned engineering tasks under the direction of more senior engineers.
- Assist with engineering analyses such as basic calculations, reviews, or assessments as assigned.
Requirements & Documentation
- Support requirements interpretation and traceability activities within the control systems discipline.
- Prepare and update engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications in accordance with established procedures and standards.
- Assist in maintaining organized and accurate project documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
Testing & Verification
- Support verification and validation activities, including development of test documentation, factory acceptance testing, and system‑level testing activities.
- Participate in testing activities by executing defined test procedures and documenting results under supervision.
Learning & Collaboration
- Work closely with hardware, software, functional design, and testing team members in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Learn and apply established engineering processes, tools, and best practices within the control systems discipline.
- Actively seek feedback and guidance to build technical capability and professional engineering judgment.
Up to 25% travel may be required to support customer systems and critical project milestones.
What we’d like to see from you:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Computer Engineering
Experience/Requirements:
- 0–2 years of engineering experience in industrial control systems or a related technical field.
- Prior internships, co‑op assignments, or project experience in control systems, automation, or related engineering fields are highly desirable.
- Exposure to PLC, DCS, or industrial automation platforms through coursework, internships, or academic projects.
- Basic understanding of engineering documentation such as schematics, P&IDs, or system diagrams.
- Strong willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop technical depth over time.
- Ability to follow established procedures, work effectively in a team environment, and manage assigned tasks with supervision.
This is a hybrid position based out of Cranberry Twp, PA. No relocation assistance will be provided.
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 annually.
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