Controls Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS)

. Develop, review, integrate, and support instrumentation and control systems for existing nuclear facility infrastructure and new construction projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating control systems for nuclear facilities, with a strong focus on PLC programming, legacy system compatibility, and compliance with nuclear quality standards. Proficient in technical documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.

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Controls Engineering ExperienceAllen-Bradley PLC ProgrammingSiemens PLC ConfigurationNuclear Field ExperienceU.S. Department of Energy Q Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

PLC Logic DevelopmentInstrumentation and Control SystemsElectromechanical Equipment IntegrationControl Panel DesignTest Procedure DevelopmentTroubleshooting and CommissioningControl Schematics ReviewLegacy System EvaluationTechnical Specification DevelopmentDesign Recovery

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD ElectricalHMI SoftwareSCADA Configuration Software

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Department of Energy Q Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Facility InfrastructureBalance-of-Plant SystemsConfiguration ManagementQuality StandardsField Data Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, review, integrate, and support instrumentation and control systems for existing nuclear facility infrastructure and new construction projects
Focus on legacy balance-of-plant systems and electromechanical equipment
Evaluate and select controllers, instrumentation, control panels, and interface components
Apply technical references, applicable codes, site engineering standards, and nuclear facility quality and configuration management requirements
Develop, configure, review, and troubleshoot PLC logic using Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms
Develop equipment sequences, permissives, interlocks, and alarms
Develop technical specifications for control systems, instrumentation, control panels, and interfaces
Prepare control narratives, sequences of operation, I/O lists, and design documentation
Develop and review control schematics, loop diagrams, wiring and termination drawings, panel layouts, and equipment interface details
Review designs for constructability and coordinate controls installation and integration with electrical, mechanical, process, and construction personnel
Evaluate compatibility between new controls and legacy balance-of-plant systems
Incorporate operability and maintainability into controls designs
Develop test procedures and support functional testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting with site personnel
Evaluate existing control system configurations and equipment conditions using drawings, field data, and coordination with site personnel and subject matter experts
Identify integration constraints and modernization needs
Perform design recovery by reconciling existing installations, control logic, and equipment interfaces with available records
Reconstruct or update controls documentation to reflect verified field conditions
Support clients in Hanford, Washington and Portsmouth, Kentucky

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering with a controls and instrumentation background
At least 10 years of controls engineering experience
At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear field
Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms, including programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and integration
Ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and integrate legacy balance-of-plant control systems and electromechanical equipment
Experience with relay-based controls, motor starters, actuators, and instrumentation
Must be a U.S. citizen
Successful drug screening
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge
Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; qualified candidates considered regardless of current clearance status
Preferred: Experience modernizing legacy controls while maintaining compatibility with existing balance-of-plant equipment
Preferred: Familiarity with CAD tools for control schematics and panel layouts, specifically AutoCAD Electrical
Preferred: Familiarity with HMI or SCADA configuration software
Preferred: Active Q Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
401K
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Competitive total compensation package
Fully remote work arrangement
Monday–Friday, 8-hour days (5/8 schedule)
No travel required