Senior Principal Systems & Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test distributed control systems (DCS) hardware and software for the nuclear power industry.
• Configure computer systems and network architecture for process monitoring and control systems.
• Lead and manage design engineering teams to meet technical and project requirements on time and within budget.
• Coach and mentor team members to support career progression and technical capability advancement.
• Oversee the creation of engineering documents, including reports, drawings, and customer deliverables.
• Support proposal activities, including market assessments, scope definition, and risk assessment.
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot system hardware and software requirements.
• Integrate third-party hardware and software with company-developed solutions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person due to the nature of the work.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with PLC and DCS programming and design.
• Proficiency with SCADA equipment and interfacing with field devices (thermocouples, RTDs, etc.).
• Experience with analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot data acquisition systems, networks, and AC/DC wiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with equipment layout or panel design for end-user facilities.
• Knowledge of network configuration, including VLAN planning and switch routing.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Windows operating systems.
• Programming experience with Microsoft Visual Studio (C/C++/C#).
• Familiarity with formal software unit testing and hardware/software integration testing.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Competitive Pay

About the Company

Scientech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global provider of commercial power instrumentation, electrical components, and process control systems. We provide solutions aimed at improving safety, plant performance, and reliability for the nuclear, fossil, and renewable generating markets.