Job Description

Salary: $110k to $160k (DOE)

Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer

Location: Richland, WA

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services , a well-established small business headquartered in Richland, WA, provides full-service engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation & controls, testing, and technology development .

We are currently seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our team. This role offers opportunities for career advancement, including serving as a design engineer on design/build/test projects, technical lead , and project engineer . Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Identify, evaluate, and test innovative design solutions for projects related to nuclear and hazardous waste remediation, chemical processing, and commercial development .
• Develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system designs, control panel designs, and conduct testing .
• Perform design and analysis in accordance with established codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL-508A ).
• Ensure safe work practices in both office and shop environments, with a strong focus on safety in all aspects of assigned roles.
• Support multiple simultaneous projects and project teams.
• Collaborate with designers to produce detailed design drawings.
• Generate test plans and procedures , supporting system testing and validation.
• Maintain configuration control of baseline drawings and documents.
• Effectively communicate task status, progress, and technical issues , ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Conduct project reviews to verify compliance with fundamental design requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in control system design .
• Proven experience in preparing and finalizing design deliverables , including resolving technical review comments .
• Construction oversight experience, including receipt inspection, testing, and coordination of final inspection/acceptance .
• Strong troubleshooting skills for instrumentation, monitoring, and control systems .
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize project needs and meet delivery schedules .
• U.S. citizenship is required .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Department of Energy (DOE) experience
• Experience at a nuclear facility or Navy Nuclear Power Program
• Willingness to embrace new challenges , expand technical skills, and contribute effectively to project teams

Working Conditions:

• Office-based position with occasional visits to the Fabrication Shop for testing and collaboration with shop personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.