Controls Engineer
at Standard Nuclear · 11-50 employees
Series A · $140M · Jan 2026
- Location
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Posted
- 5d ago
at Standard Nuclear · 11-50 employees
Standard Nuclear produces TRISO nuclear fuel for the next generation of small modular reactors.
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":20,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Standard Nuclear is fueling America's nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power-enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":254}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Controls Engineer is a hands-on contract role responsible for immediate support of industrial control systems across Standard Nuclear's manufacturing operations. This position is intended for an experienced controls professional who can step into active projects with minimal ramp-up and design, program, troubleshoot, modify, and commission control systems from day one.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":254}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The successful contractor must have deep hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs and must be able to develop complete electrical control drawings from scratch for new equipment, system modifications, and field installations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":254}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Controls Engineer will work directly with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and external integrators to resolve production issues, complete controls upgrades, support equipment startup, and deliver reliable automation solutions in a fast-moving, regulated manufacturing environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":254}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Controls System Engineering</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":140,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Independently design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC control systems for manufacturing and process equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":403,"335559739":40,"335559740":254,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI applications, operator interfaces, alarms, interlocks, sequences, and equipment controls</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":403,"335559739":40,"335559740":254,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Review existing control logic, I/O architecture, instrumentation, and machine sequences and make sound engineering changes• Integrate instrumentation, sensors, motors, VFDs, relays, safety devices, and related control hardware into complete automation systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":403,"335559739":40,"335559740":254,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Evaluate controls performance and implement improvements that increase equipment reliability, maintainability, safety, and production readiness</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Electrical Design & Drawings</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":140,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Create complete electrical control drawings from scratch for new equipment and system modifications</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop control schematics, power distribution drawings, wiring and termination diagrams, panel layouts, I/O drawings, cable schedules, and related electrical documentation</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Produce accurate redlines and as-built drawings based on field conditions and completed installations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":403,"335559739":40,"335559740":254,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Define control panel requirements, component selections, I/O needs, and electrical interfaces for equipment and automation projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":403,"335559739":40,"335559740":254,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Review vendor and integrator drawings for technical accuracy, field readiness, and compatibility with site requirements</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Commissioning, Startup & Troubleshooting</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":140,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Provide hands-on field support during installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and production turnover</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI behavior, field I/O, instrumentation, communications, electrical control circuits, and equipment sequencing</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Diagnose root causes of controls and electrical failures and implement practical, permanent corrective actions</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Support emergency and high-priority troubleshooting when equipment or production systems are down</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Verify system operation after modifications and ensure changes are documented before turnover</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Manufacturing & Project Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":140,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering, electrical engineering, facilities, and operations teams to support equipment reliability and production needs</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Support controls retrofits, equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, new installations, and obsolescence replacement projects</spa