
Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Designer
BAE Systems, Inc., Kingsport, Tennessee, us, 37662
Overview
BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of War, is hiring an Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Designer in Facility Engineering to help conceptualize and execute modernization and sustainment of energetic manufacturing processes at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. This position will support the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. The role reports onsite on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, providing a balanced work and family lifestyle.
Location: Kingsport, TN (onsite).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems, including control systems, power systems, and instrumentation for chemical manufacturing facilities
Create detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, instrument lists for commissioning, and Scope of Work (SOW)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, maintenance, and purchasing
Analyze and assist in troubleshooting electrical systems, including control systems and instrument systems
Develop and implement commissioning plans for electrical systems
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry codes
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Drafting or similar field and 8+ years relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of the equivalent amount of education and experience. We may consider candidates with additional experience for a more senior role or with fewer years experience for a more junior role.
Experience in electrical design, development, construction, and commissioning
Broad engineering experience in electrical design, power systems, and control systems
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including UFC
Working knowledge of design software, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and Electrical Drawings
Ability to read, interpret, and/or write documentation needed to program a complete control system
Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
5+ years of experience in electrical design, development, construction, and commissioning
Experience working on Department of War (DoW) projects
Experience in the design and construction of chemical manufacturing facilities
Experience with variable speed drives, positioners, actuators, valves, and instrumentation used for chemical or industrial plant production processes
Knowledgeable in industrial network architectures, topologies, cybersecurity, servers, software validation, and simulation
Experience with multiple control system platforms, including Siemens PCS7, Siemens Simatic Batch, and Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix/PlantPAx
Skills
Electrical design and development
Control systems design and development
Power systems design and development
Instrumentation and control systems
Commissioning and testing of electrical systems
Safety regulations and quality standards
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $96,623 - $164,259
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, experience).
Employee Benefits Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. Other benefits include an employee assistance program, legal plan, and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave; participation in the company recognition program is available, with additional incentives possible based on position level and job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, providing a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector develops large-scale capabilities such as armored vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair. Our employees take pride in their work, applying passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and solutions. The P&S sector focuses on big-impact projects on a global scale.
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BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of War, is hiring an Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Designer in Facility Engineering to help conceptualize and execute modernization and sustainment of energetic manufacturing processes at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. This position will support the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. The role reports onsite on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, providing a balanced work and family lifestyle.
Location: Kingsport, TN (onsite).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems, including control systems, power systems, and instrumentation for chemical manufacturing facilities
Create detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, instrument lists for commissioning, and Scope of Work (SOW)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, maintenance, and purchasing
Analyze and assist in troubleshooting electrical systems, including control systems and instrument systems
Develop and implement commissioning plans for electrical systems
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry codes
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Drafting or similar field and 8+ years relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of the equivalent amount of education and experience. We may consider candidates with additional experience for a more senior role or with fewer years experience for a more junior role.
Experience in electrical design, development, construction, and commissioning
Broad engineering experience in electrical design, power systems, and control systems
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including UFC
Working knowledge of design software, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and Electrical Drawings
Ability to read, interpret, and/or write documentation needed to program a complete control system
Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
5+ years of experience in electrical design, development, construction, and commissioning
Experience working on Department of War (DoW) projects
Experience in the design and construction of chemical manufacturing facilities
Experience with variable speed drives, positioners, actuators, valves, and instrumentation used for chemical or industrial plant production processes
Knowledgeable in industrial network architectures, topologies, cybersecurity, servers, software validation, and simulation
Experience with multiple control system platforms, including Siemens PCS7, Siemens Simatic Batch, and Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix/PlantPAx
Skills
Electrical design and development
Control systems design and development
Power systems design and development
Instrumentation and control systems
Commissioning and testing of electrical systems
Safety regulations and quality standards
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $96,623 - $164,259
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, experience).
Employee Benefits Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. Other benefits include an employee assistance program, legal plan, and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave; participation in the company recognition program is available, with additional incentives possible based on position level and job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, providing a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector develops large-scale capabilities such as armored vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair. Our employees take pride in their work, applying passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and solutions. The P&S sector focuses on big-impact projects on a global scale.
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