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Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Hardware

Valar Atomics
Location
Orangeville, Utah, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Instrumentation & Controls
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of instrumentation or I&C engineering experience in process industries
  • Demonstrated experience specifying and sizing field instruments and control valves
  • Experience developing instrumentation deliverables including loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, I/O lists, and cable schedules
  • Demonstrated experience leading hazardous area classification and intrinsic safety loop verification
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and instrument data sheets
Nice to have
  • ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility
  • Experience with SIL verification calculations and IEC 61511 lifecycle documentation
  • Experience with control valve and flow element sizing software
  • Experience with instrument asset management systems and HART or Foundation Fieldbus device configuration
What the job really is

As a Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Valar Atomics, you will be responsible for the specification, design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation and control hardware for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities. Your role will involve selecting field instruments, designing control panels, performing hazardous area classifications, and leading technical projects while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with various engineering disciplines to ensure safety and reliability in production processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch
  • Generous PPE stipend
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant responsibility and leadership, which may require extensive experience and commitment
  • The work environment is described as high-impact and startup-like, which may involve rapid changes and challenges
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