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Controls Engineer
3315 Seaway Blvd. Everett, WA 98203 US
Job Description
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 — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Abby Hubbard
I joined Protingent in the Spring of 2021 as a sales intern, transitioning to a full-time Technical Recruiter after graduating from the University of Washington in June 2021. Initially, I focused on supporting our spaceflight clients, later expanding to industries such as sustainable energy and nuclear power. While I’ve broadened my recruiting scope, I’m still partial to aerospace engineering, especially anything related to propulsion technology.
My recruiting style focuses on individual candidate needs and relationship building. My philosophy is to lead with empathy and integrity. My favorite thing about recruiting is the opportunity to learn something new every day by talking to the most intelligent people/engineers, as well as the potential to impact critical industries at the staffing level.
When I’m not recruiting, I love spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, roller skating, reading in parks, and swimming in Lake Union (when the Seattle weather permits). I also enjoy thrift shops, sewing/up-cycling clothes, and shooting 35mm film.