Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Control Systems Designer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Controls System Designer to support complex process control, test stand, and industrial automation projects involving PLC, DCS, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial networking systems. The Controls System Designer will develop and maintain detailed engineering design packages that support the implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of advanced control systems used in high-hazard and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain instrumentation and control system design packages, including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, control panel layouts, network architecture drawings, and I/O databases.
• Prepare design documentation, specifications, and construction packages supporting PLC, DCS, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial networking systems.
• Coordinate controls designs with multidisciplinary engineering teams and support equipment procurement activities.
• Perform design reviews, field walkdowns, drawing updates, and configuration management to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Support control system upgrades, testing, startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Interface with vendors, engineers, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and implement design solutions.
• Utilize CAD and engineering software to produce high-quality design deliverables and maintain design databases.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through engineering automation, digital engineering tools, and standardized design practices.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience in Electrical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing instrumentation and control system designs for industrial, chemical, manufacturing, energy, nuclear, or process facilities.
• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE) facilities.
• Experience preparing control system design drawings and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC- and DCS-based control systems.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk environments.
• Experience developing wiring diagrams, loop drawings, control panel layouts, and I/O documentation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, or equivalent CAD software.
• Understanding of instrumentation principles, field devices, signal types, and industrial communications.
• Knowledge of industrial networking concepts including Ethernet/IP, managed switches, and OPC communications.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• DOE Q Security Clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers