I&C Design Engineer
COMPA Industries, Inc., Aiken, SC, United States
I&C Design Engineer (Principal Engineer Level)
COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an I&C Design Engineer position supporting DOE/NNSA operations in Aiken, SC .
Pay: $80–$85/hr
Location: Aiken, SC (100% Onsite)
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must have 10+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design experience within the nuclear or process chemical industry (within the last 15 years) .
Applicants without hands-on experience in PLCs, DCS systems, and MicroStation CADD or those unable to perform field walkdowns will not be considered.
Impact
As an I&C Design Engineer , you will play a critical role in the design, development, and execution of complex control systems supporting nuclear operations. Your work will directly impact safety, compliance, and operational performance across mission-critical DOE facilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Technical Leadership & Engineering Execution
Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, high-quality engineering solutions to complex and sometimes controversial challenges
Apply advanced engineering expertise to resolve complex, multi-disciplinary technical problems
Incorporate advanced technical practices, new materials, and innovative approaches into engineering solutions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers
Program & Project Support
Develop and manage technical plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
Monitor project progress, cost, and quality of deliverables
Evaluate program results and provide recommendations for improvement
Identify gaps in existing technologies and recommend enhancements or new approaches
Design Engineering (I&C Focus)
Perform engineering analysis, system design, and field walkdowns
Develop detailed design deliverables including:
P&IDs, control logic diagrams, loop diagrams
Instrument indices, setpoint lists
Instrument/control valve specifications
Panel layouts and installation designs
Support PLC and Distributed Control System (DCS) design and integration
Utilize MicroStation 2D CADD for design development
Review and incorporate vendor documentation into design packages
Communication & Continuous Improvement
Communicate technical results and objectives to customers, stakeholders, and management
Prepare technical reports and occasionally contribute to external publications
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry advancements
Contribute to technical growth through engineering reports, problem solving, and innovation
Minimum Qualifications
PhD + 5+ years experience
OR MS + 8+ years experience
OR BS + 10+ years experience
Degree must be in:
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, or I&C Engineering
OR Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Required Skills
Education
PhD / MS / BS as outlined above in engineering discipline
OR Professional Engineer (PE) license
Core Technical Skills
10+ years of direct I&C design experience (within last 15 years) in nuclear or process chemical industry
Strong experience with:
Process control instrumentation
PLC systems
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Proficiency in MicroStation 2D CADD software
Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns in industrial/construction environments
Preferred Skills
Active or recent DOE “L” or “Q” clearance (within last 2 years)
Prior Savannah River Site (SRS) experience
Experience supporting nuclear facility projects or capital upgrades
Security Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance
Work Environment
100% Onsite – Aiken, SC
Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate at own expense
Field work required:
Walking long distances
Climbing ladders
Working in active industrial/construction environments
Wearing required PPE
Interview Process
MS Teams
Contract Details
Duration: 1 year with (2) one-year option periods
Options not guaranteed (manager discretion)
Work Schedule
Mon–Thurs | 6:45am – 5:15pm EST
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. COMPA Industries supports mission-critical DOE programs with best-in-class engineering and technical services.
Join a team where your expertise directly contributes to national security and advanced engineering innovation .
COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
No C2C. No third-party agencies.
COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an I&C Design Engineer position supporting DOE/NNSA operations in Aiken, SC .
Pay: $80–$85/hr
Location: Aiken, SC (100% Onsite)
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must have 10+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design experience within the nuclear or process chemical industry (within the last 15 years) .
Applicants without hands-on experience in PLCs, DCS systems, and MicroStation CADD or those unable to perform field walkdowns will not be considered.
Impact
As an I&C Design Engineer , you will play a critical role in the design, development, and execution of complex control systems supporting nuclear operations. Your work will directly impact safety, compliance, and operational performance across mission-critical DOE facilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Technical Leadership & Engineering Execution
Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, high-quality engineering solutions to complex and sometimes controversial challenges
Apply advanced engineering expertise to resolve complex, multi-disciplinary technical problems
Incorporate advanced technical practices, new materials, and innovative approaches into engineering solutions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers
Program & Project Support
Develop and manage technical plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
Monitor project progress, cost, and quality of deliverables
Evaluate program results and provide recommendations for improvement
Identify gaps in existing technologies and recommend enhancements or new approaches
Design Engineering (I&C Focus)
Perform engineering analysis, system design, and field walkdowns
Develop detailed design deliverables including:
P&IDs, control logic diagrams, loop diagrams
Instrument indices, setpoint lists
Instrument/control valve specifications
Panel layouts and installation designs
Support PLC and Distributed Control System (DCS) design and integration
Utilize MicroStation 2D CADD for design development
Review and incorporate vendor documentation into design packages
Communication & Continuous Improvement
Communicate technical results and objectives to customers, stakeholders, and management
Prepare technical reports and occasionally contribute to external publications
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry advancements
Contribute to technical growth through engineering reports, problem solving, and innovation
Minimum Qualifications
PhD + 5+ years experience
OR MS + 8+ years experience
OR BS + 10+ years experience
Degree must be in:
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, or I&C Engineering
OR Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Required Skills
Education
PhD / MS / BS as outlined above in engineering discipline
OR Professional Engineer (PE) license
Core Technical Skills
10+ years of direct I&C design experience (within last 15 years) in nuclear or process chemical industry
Strong experience with:
Process control instrumentation
PLC systems
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Proficiency in MicroStation 2D CADD software
Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns in industrial/construction environments
Preferred Skills
Active or recent DOE “L” or “Q” clearance (within last 2 years)
Prior Savannah River Site (SRS) experience
Experience supporting nuclear facility projects or capital upgrades
Security Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance
Work Environment
100% Onsite – Aiken, SC
Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate at own expense
Field work required:
Walking long distances
Climbing ladders
Working in active industrial/construction environments
Wearing required PPE
Interview Process
MS Teams
Contract Details
Duration: 1 year with (2) one-year option periods
Options not guaranteed (manager discretion)
Work Schedule
Mon–Thurs | 6:45am – 5:15pm EST
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. COMPA Industries supports mission-critical DOE programs with best-in-class engineering and technical services.
Join a team where your expertise directly contributes to national security and advanced engineering innovation .
COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
No C2C. No third-party agencies.