Tradewind · 3 months ago
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer
USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTradeWind Services is seeking a highly capable and motivated Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support the design, integration, and implementation of advanced control systems for federal and new nuclear energy design and construction projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing safe, reliable, and efficient I&C solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform Design, develop, and implement instrumentation and control systems for industrial, nuclear, and energy-related projects
Specify and integrate sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control hardware to meet system performance and safety requirements
Develop control logic, loop diagrams, and system architectures for distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and human-machine interfaces (HMI)
Support configuration, programming, and testing of PLC and DCS systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV)
Prepare technical documentation including control narratives, I/O lists, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams
Participate in system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
Ensure system compliance with applicable standards including ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and DOE directives
Support risk and hazard analyses, functional safety reviews, and cybersecurity considerations for control systems
Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to ensure cohesive system design and operation
Provide technical input during project planning, estimates, and design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for industrial or energy projects
Proficiency with PLC/DCS configuration, logic development, and troubleshooting
Experience creating or reviewing control logic, P&IDs, I/O lists, and control schematics
Strong understanding of process instrumentation, sensors, and control loops
Familiarity with ISA, NFPA, and IEC standards for control systems
Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, procurement, and construction teams
Preferred
Experience supporting DOE, nuclear, or other federal facility projects
Working knowledge of functional safety (IEC 61511 / ISA 84) principles
Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems
Experience with control system integration and commissioning
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one
Experience with modeling or simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, OPC interfaces)
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K
Company
Tradewind
Tradewind is a finance organization that provides liquidity for international small- and middle-market enterprises.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$32M2025-01-30Debt Financing· $15M
2024-08-21Debt Financing· $17M
Leadership Team
René Pastor
CEO, Americas
Recent News
2025-09-17
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