What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical
A successful candidate should have some experience with commercial SCADA control system packages and PLCs such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, or Schneider Electric. Experience with other platforms such as Arduino or robotics would also be applicable. You should also be able to speak about your experience in the areas of design and implementation of control system hardware and field instruments such as thermocouples, valves, pumps, motors, interlocks, flowmeters, furnaces, power supplies, and associated field wiring.
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Technical
A level 2 candidate will have demonstrated experience with commercial SCADA control system packages and PLCs such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, or Schneider Electric. You will also need experience in the areas of design and implementing of control system hardware and field instruments such as thermocouples, valves, pumps, motors, interlocks, flowmeters, furnaces, power supplies, and associated field wiring.
Communication
As a system designer, you will need excellent oral and written communication skills, a keen ability to communicate and coordinate technical specifications and timelines. You will need to demonstrate your utilization of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and attention to detail. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, and a record of dealing effectively with potential difficult situations. Demonstrated willingness to accept flexibility in work assignments.
Training/Certifications: OEM PLC programming certification preferred.
Education/Experience at R&D Engineer 1 level: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience.
Education/Experience at R&D Engineer 2 level: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Software
An outstanding candidate will have with experience with commercial SCADA control system packages and PLCs such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, or Schneider Electric, working knowledge of Software Quality Assurance standards, and experience applying agile software development practices. Experience performing migrations from older to newer hardware/software platforms. ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems.
Electrical Design
An outstanding candidate will have experience with electrical design packages (AutoCAD Electrical). Please share your working knowledge of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Process Knowledge
An exceptional candidate will have advanced knowledge of industrial chemical processes such as electrorefining, water treatment, metallurgy, etc.
Customer Service:
E Division prides itself on providing professional, courteous, and competent customer service to all internal and external customers. We are seeking someone with superior customer service skills –who can build rapport at all levels. Have the ability to develop and nurture effective internal customer relationships, and to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
DOE Standards and Policies
We would like to hear about your knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, safety basis interaction, design guides, standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE non-reactor nuclear facilities.
Clearance Level
DOE Q Clearance preferred.