Process Control I&C Engineer

  • Spectra Tech
  • Oak Ridge, Tennessee
  • Full Time

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Process Control I&C Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

Position Overview

Spectra Tech is seeking a Process Control (I&C) Engineer to support mission-critical operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The selected candidate will provide Instrumentation & Controls engineering support, configuration management, field troubleshooting, and design services for facility control systems operating within a regulated nuclear environment.

This position will work onsite under the direction of the assigned manager and support configuration-managed systems, change control activities, engineering design updates, and field implementation efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Instrumentation & Controls Engineering design support with a primary focus on equipment process control and monitoring systems
  • Support software change control and configuration management for facility control systems
  • Develop change packages and provide field technical support and system walkdowns
  • Support programmers and operations personnel during implementation activities
  • Review Change Requests (CRs) and determine impacted configuration-managed documents
  • Walk down affected systems and update engineering documentation to reflect field modifications
  • Troubleshoot existing systems and develop corrective design solutions
  • Maintain and revise :
    • Conduit and cable schedules
    • Conduit and equipment plans
    • One-line diagrams
    • Wiring, connection, and schematic diagrams
    • Instrument loop diagrams
    • Engineering calculations
    • Datasheets
    • Construction specifications
  • Support both single-discipline assignments and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and nuclear facility requirements
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering design
  • Experience supporting equipment process control and monitoring systems
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing :
    • National Electrical Code (NEC)
    • UL508A
    • Applicable ISA standards
  • Experience supporting :
    • Configuration management
    • Change control programs
    • Engineering document updates
    • Field troubleshooting and system walkdowns
  • U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in NRC or DOE regulated environments
  • Understanding of:
    • Conduct of Engineering
    • Conduct of Operations
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation software including:
    • RSLogix
    • FactoryTalk
  • DOE Q Clearance
Additional Technical Experience Desired

Experience utilizing ETAP Power Systems Analysis software, including:

  • Power system modeling, design, and analysis
  • Steady-state and short-circuit studies
  • Motor acceleration analysis
  • Equipment protection and coordination studies
  • Arc flash assessment and mitigation
  • IEEE 1584 arc flash studies
  • Harmonic analysis and filter sizing
Security Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
  • Must meet all site access, badging, training, and security requirements
  • Must complete required UCNI/CUI awareness training

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real timepersonally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer

Job ID: 523686906
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2026

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