<div>Last Energy is seeking a hands-on Controls &amp; Instrumentation Engineer to support the integration, deployment, and lifecycle management of industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical integrator and field-oriented engineer, ensuring automation and control systems are correctly specified, installed, commissioned, and operated within a safety-critical nuclear environment.</div><div><br></div><div>This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the boundary between design intent and real-world execution — working closely with vendors, fabricators, technicians, and operations to translate requirements into reliable, field-ready systems.</div><br><br><h3>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Control System Specification: Define functional requirements and performance expectations for PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, motor controllers, VFDs, and safety devices. Support vendor selection and review vendor deliverables for technical adequacy</li><li>PLC &amp; HMI Oversight: Review, validate, and support PLC logic and HMI designs developed by vendors or integrators. Ensure systems are modular, testable, and aligned with operational and safety requirements</li><li>System Architecture &amp; Integration: Integrate electrical, instrumentation, and automation components into cohesive control system architectures, ensuring interoperability across hardware, networks, and field devices</li><li>Automation Improvements: Identify opportunities to automate manual or error-prone processes to improve reliability, consistency, and operational margins</li><li>Instrumentation Specification: Select and specify field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, etc.), including accuracy, environmental suitability, and interface requirements</li><li>Electrical &amp; Controls Coordination: Provide technical direction for control panels, power distribution (24 VDC / 120 VAC), grounding, and signal interfaces. Review drawings and wiring packages produced by vendors or fabricators</li><li>Lifecycle &amp; Obsolescence Management: Manage component lifecycles, including qualification of substitutes, vendor coordination, and long-term maintainability planning</li><li>Field Deployment: Support and oversee fabrication, installation, and wiring of control cabinets and field devices, working directly with electricians, technicians, and vendors</li><li>Commissioning &amp; Startup: Lead or support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), loop checks, and startup activities. Troubleshoot integration issues involving wiring, instrumentation, communications, and control logic</li><li>Operational Support: Provide expert troubleshooting for installed systems, resolving complex electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues during operations</li><li>Safety Integration: Ensure control and instrumentation systems meet safety basis requirements applicable to DOE Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities</li><li>Configuration Management: Maintain disciplined configuration control of hardware and software changes. Ensure as-built documentation reflects the installed configuration and approved modifications</li><li>Vendor &amp; Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a technical interface between internal teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule expectations are met</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field</li><li>3+ years of experience supporting industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a hands-on or field-facing role</li><li>Practical experience working with PLC-based control systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), including reviewing logic, supporting testing, and troubleshooting deployed systems</li><li>Strong understanding of industrial electronics, instrumentation, and low-voltage power distribution</li><li>Demonstrated experience working directly with vendors, integrators, technicians, and installers in commissioning or operational environments</li><li>Familiarity with industrial control system cybersecurity concepts and best practices (IEC 62443 knowledge is a plus)</li><li>Experience in nuclear, oil &amp; gas, chemical processing, or other highly regulated, safety-critical industries</li><li>Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP</li></ul><br>

<p>Last Energy's mission is to decarbonize global energy production and increase access to clean, affordable power. We are a full-service developer of micro modular nuclear power plants with the goal of finally scaling nuclear by dramatically reducing the time and cost of construction.</p>

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