EC&I Engineer

Job Description

About Us :

James Fisher Technologies (JFT) is a reputable provider of remote solutions, specialty engineering, and technical services for applications within hazardous environments or with high integrity requirements. In other words, we get things done for the nuclear industry. Our goal is to recruit and retain the finest staff. Everyone at JFT has the chance to forge their career in an environment that values initiative, persistence, respect, curiosity, and passion.

JFT is growing and looking for an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team in Loveland, CO. JFT offers some work from home flexibility, but candidates must be within commuting distance to the office. The anticipated closing date for this posting is 9 / 30 / 25 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Overview

Job Function :

The EC&I Engineer designs, develops, and supports electrical systems, power distribution, control logic, instrumentation, and safety interlocks for complex thermal-fluid and gas-handling equipment. This role requires a detail-oriented engineer familiar with rigorous regulatory environments, including those encountered in nuclear, defense, and industrial applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, systems-oriented, and capable of supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify control systems architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, and safety-rated instrumentation.
• Develop wiring diagrams, panel layouts, loop diagrams, and interlock logic for process systems such as sodium loops, gas handling skids, and furnace control.
• Select and specify instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level sensors) for high-integrity process monitoring.
• Support, manufacture, build, and validation of systems which include hydraulics, pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens HMIs, pushbuttons and robotic integration.
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMIs for process automation.
• Support development of test protocols and factory acceptance testing (FAT) for control systems.
• Collaborate closely with process, mechanical, and fabrication teams to ensure integration of electrical and control elements.
• Design and implement power distribution systems, including switchgear, MCCs, and low- to medium-voltage panels.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including NFPA 70, IEC 61511, ISA, IEEE, and DOE / NRC safety guidance.
• Assist with documentation packages for nuclear site approvals, QA reviews, and system turnover.
• Verify and validate programs, firmware, and hardware for safety related systems per ASME NQA-1.
• Interpret client requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems.
• Provide technical support to external and internal customers.

Qualifications & Experience

Typical Working Conditions

Primarily an office environment with work periodically performed in the fabrication / machine shop and outdoor testing areas. Depending on the project, there may be occasional travel to customer job sites. JFT has implemented a 9 / 80 work schedule, and the office is closed every other Friday.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work on a computer (standing or sitting) for most of the day and use standard office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with team members, customers, and vendors is essential. May occasionally lift and carry objects, typically under 50 pounds. At times, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and crawling to access and inspect equipment is required.

James Fisher Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JFT participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. JFT will not sponsor employment visas at this time.

A criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.

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