Senior Controls Engineer
Location : Plant Vogtle, Waynesboro, GA
Contract- 3 Years
Client- Southern Nuclear.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer to lead and execute control system design activities for critical plant projects. The ideal candidate will serve as both the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Responsible Lead Engineer, managing technical scope, leading interface coordination, and ensuring project execution aligns with engineering standards, safety requirements, and operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Responsible Lead Engineer for assigned design changes
- Provide technical oversight and review of design products and documentation
- Lead coordination and serve as the primary point of contact between :
Multi-discipline engineering teams
Vendors and contractorsKey stakeholders and plant personnelConduct on-site field walk-downs to validate design requirementsSupport and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Support development of scopes of work, estimates, and project schedulesReview and validate wiring diagrams, control logic, and cable routingDevelop and maintain I / O lists, control narratives, and design documentationEnsure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and engineering quality requirementsAssist engineering, construction, and field personnel during installation and startup phasesRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred or related discipline) - ABET-accredited10+ years of controls engineering design experience in industrial or power environmentsStrong understanding of electrical and control systems design principlesHands-on field experience checking cables, wiring, and instrumentation installationsPreferred Experience
Prior nuclear power design engineering experience strongly preferredExperience working in regulated environments (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, etc.)Prior experience as RDE / Lead Engineer for design modifications in a plant environmentTechnical Skills & Expertise
Control narrative developmentI / O list creation and managementAbility to read and interpret electrical and control drawingsField wiring and cable tracing knowledgeCost estimating and scoping experienceFamiliarity with FAT / SAT processes