I&C Project Engineer of Federal Services

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an I&C Project Engineer of Federal Services in United States. This role is a highly specialized engineering position focused on the design, modernization, and lifecycle support of advanced digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems within federal and industrial environments. You will contribute to complex control system upgrades, working on cutting-edge digital platforms that support critical infrastructure and regulated facilities. The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and clients to deliver compliant, high-performance solutions. You will play a key role in translating technical requirements into robust system designs while ensuring regulatory, safety, and operational standards are met. This is a hands-on engineering role that spans design, documentation, testing, and field validation activities. It is ideal for an experienced engineer seeking to contribute to mission-critical projects with national-level impact.
• Accountabilities: Perform advanced digital I&C engineering design activities, including PLC, DCS, networked systems, and instrumentation/control system functional development. Develop and review system designs to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry codes, and applicable regulatory standards. Prepare Engineering Change Packages (ECPs) to support modernization of analog systems into advanced computer-based control systems. Conduct detailed engineering calculations, including scaling, uncertainty analysis, and setpoint determination for control systems. Develop design documentation, including schematics, master diagrams, and technical inputs for drawing production. Support project planning activities by developing design studies, project scopes, engineering estimates, and budget inputs. Review OEM technical documentation for applicability in digital I&C system implementations. Participate in project meetings and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to refine technical solutions. Conduct site walkdowns to evaluate existing conditions and support design validation and system integration. Ensure all engineering work aligns with project schedules, quality standards, and federal compliance requirements. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering. Strong experience with DOE or federal-level engineering projects preferred. Expertise in digital control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and computer-based monitoring platforms. Experience in full lifecycle delivery of large-scale control system upgrades, including design, installation, testing, and commissioning. Strong understanding of industry codes, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements for digital I&C systems. Ability to perform system analysis, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting in complex engineering environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders. U.S. citizenship required and ability to access client sites for field evaluations and walkdowns. Benefits: Competitive annual salary ranging from 140,000 to 165,000 USD depending on experience and qualifications. Opportunity to work on high-impact federal and critical infrastructure engineering projects. Exposure to advanced digital control systems and next-generation modernization initiatives. Professional development within a highly technical, innovation-driven engineering environment. Collaborative work culture with strong cross-disciplinary engineering engagement. Equal opportunity workplace with strong commitment to inclusion and compliance. Potential eligibility for comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off (details provided during hiring process).
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