I&C Engineer - GEM Technologies Inc.

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our team. This position is full-time and will serve the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN. 

Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
No

Overview:

• Support US ITER as an I&C Engineer that will be responsible for leading design and development activities.
• Interact with and guide Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering and multi-disciplinary Analysis Teams to realize optimal design solutions in compliance with ITER requirements.
• Work with I&C and mechanical engineers, designers and analysts on development of detailed design.
• Check and back-check drawings and documents produced by designers or other engineers.
• Support the design of Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).
• Develop panel wiring and interconnect cabling designs.
• Design panel layouts and perform enclosure cooling calculations.
• Produce control system input/output and instrumentation lists.
• Design power distribution single line diagrams.
• Develop control strategies and state transition diagrams.
• Write control system hardware descriptions including control requirements, functional specifications, and control system architecture descriptions.
• Write control software requirements specifications and control software design descriptions.
• Specify PLC systems.
• Specify vacuum gauges and controllers.
• Write procedures and participate in qualification of instrumentation for high magnetic field areas, EMI/EMC testing, gamma and neutron radiation testing, etc.
• Work with ORNL analysts to determine proper magnetic shielding of instrumentation.
• Write factory acceptance test procedures.
• Write statements of work for I&C design and fabrication.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with ITER project.
• Previous large-scale plant design experience.
• Experience with PLC architecture design, programming, test and validation.
• I&C design experience with the following: Vacuum system pumping and gauging; Cable/harness design; SEE Electrical Expert or similar CAD electrical design software; IEC standards and CE-compliance; and Siemens S7 PLC and/or EPICS programming.

About the Site:

The DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, conducts research and development to create scientific knowledge and solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs isotope production, information management, and technical program management (energy.gov).

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have 5+ years of both I&C engineering design and hands-on experience, including the following: P&ID preparation; PLC system design; Enclosure design; Cable design; and Control software design.
• Knowledge of I&C engineering and design practices including drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Experienced in development of state transition diagrams, electrical load lists, and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically as required.
• Excellent writing skills to be able to write coherent design documents.
• Must be a self-starter able to work both independently and in a team.
• Proficient in use of office automation tools, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills willing to take lead role.