Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Control Systems Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

You will be exercising responsibility for accomplishing complex systems assignments on schedule and on budget. Working with a multi-disciplinary engineering organization involving electro-mechanical systems, you’ll be able to perform conceptual process control systems design, determination of process control system strategy, design of assembled programming, preparation of bills of material, and cost estimates. You’ll lead optimization efforts to reduce downtime and improve efficiency, while also training operators and maintenance personnel. You’ll track and trend plant system performance, deliver critical reports to leadership, and bring cross-functional teams together when challenges arise. You’ll also support integrated system testing and partner with field technicians to resolve complex technical issues—always with an eye toward safety, compliance, and reliability. Expect to travel approximately 10%-15% of the time. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science from an accredited university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• 10+ years of experience in working with industrial instrumentation, process control, or related experience. 
• Hands-on expertise with: 

• PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems 
• Process instrumentation and automation applications 
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and practices for process control equipment 

• Experience with major control systems such as Rockwell Automation products hardware and software product suites (ControlLogix, Logix 5000, FT View, FT Historian and FT VantagePoint.). 
• Control System Architecture Design (Client Server); including Virtual Client Server design experience preferred. 
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and P&ID. 
• An active “Q” level security clearance 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

LOCATION 

• Oak Ridge, TN – 100% onsite position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.