I&C Engineer

Job Description: We’re seeking a I&C Engineer to lead major process controls engineering projects spanning digital control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI), complex test stands, and chemical processes. You will take problems from issue to solution, setting expectations for data-driven decision making, automation, and the responsible use of AI/agentic AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective, compliant designs.

This role blends hands-on engineering (design, fabrication, assembly, programming, testing) with technical leadership, client engagement, and rigorous software configuration management. Key Responsibilities: Digital Systems & Controls Engineering · Engineer and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, network switches, and control systems; lead programming and commissioning for Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk). · Implement robust controls architectures, safety interlocks, alarming, data logging, recipe management, and historian integrations for test and process systems.

Instrumentation Specification & Systems Design · Develop Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems. · Prepare design input documentation for drawings including cable block diagrams, wiring schematics, loop sheets, and detailed I/O maps. · Help in creating and maintaining P&IDs and System Design Descriptions (SDDs). Vendor Coordination & Technical Documentation · Interface with vendors; prepare and review equipment purchase specifications. · Produce clear, concise technical reports and engineering studies.

Configuration Management & Quality · Establish and enforce software configuration management (SCM) for PLC/HMI code, scripts, and documentation. · Review design drawings and documentation produced by others. Leadership in Automation & AI/ML · Direct process‑improvement initiatives: automate calculations, summarize technical documents, generate design documentation, and guide when/how AI or agentic AI tools are used. · Oversee engineering automation via Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel; review and validate automated outputs. · Champion responsible integration of AI/ML into controls systems, including predictive maintenance and anomaly detection.

Required Qualifications: · B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. · 5+ years of experience in design engineering for process control systems. · Hands on expertise with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk systems. · Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, programming, and testing test stands and chemical process systems. · Strong SCM proficiency including Git, versioning, and code reviews. · Excellent communication skills and experience reviewing design drawings. · Active DOE Q Clearance or eligibility to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications: · Master’s degree in a related engineering field. · Experience with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Analytics, OPC UA, historians, and industrial networking. · Familiarity with SIS, PHA, ISA standards, and NFPA/NEC codes. · Experience integrating AI/ML into industrial systems. · Additional learning such as CS, AI, or Software Engineering certificates or minors.