Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Jobrapido · Sioux Falls, SD
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 20%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 20+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Jobrapido (industrial) in Sioux Falls, SD.
- They ask for
- 20+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, DOE, PLC
- Day to day
- about 20% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 336 live postings that list pay, out of 957 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 956 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (20+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$140k, from 330 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 73%
- ✓ PLC 69%
- Robotics 41%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from JobrapidoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Senior I&C Engineer - Nuclear experience REQUIRED
Locations: Knoxville TN, Lenexa KS, Houston TX, Chicago IL, Reston VA, Idaho Falls ID or remote. (* Remote does have light travel associated with it. Week one will be onsite in Knoxville, TX for onboarding/badging and potentially traveling once a quarter to Knoxville, TN or Lenexa KS for key milestone events*)
Project Summary
Support the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for complex nuclear facilities supporting national security and advanced energy initiatives. Engineers will develop and integrate control strategies, instrumentation packages, network architectures, PLC/DCS systems, and safety-related monitoring and protection systems within highly regulated nuclear environments.
The successful candidate will work closely with process, electrical, operations, and construction teams to develop design packages, instrument specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, testing documentation, procurement packages, and commissioning plans. Projects may include advanced reactor technologies, nuclear material processing facilities, and modernization efforts within DOE and commercial nuclear programs.
This role provides exposure to projects where system reliability, quality assurance, and nuclear safety are fundamental design requirements.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
Design of systems that directly impact nuclear safety and facility operations
Exposure to safety-significant and safety-class nuclear applications
Opportunity to lead technical decisions and mentor junior engineers
Participation in design reviews, testing, startup, and commissioning efforts
Diverse project portfolio spanning commercial and government nuclear programs
Work with multidisciplinary teams solving highly complex engineering challenges
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain. There will be flexibility for a PE license. - Not required however highly desired
Experience
15-20+ years of experience in I&C engineering design for industrial applications or nuclear power plants.
Extensive background in commercial nuclear and DOE nuclear design projects is preferred.
Responsibilities
Leads integrated engineering processes to meet project milestones.
Conducts constructability reviews and supports conceptual design development.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and timely project delivery.
Willing to travel (less than 20%) for design reviews and site coordination.
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Design & Documentation
Prepare scoping documents and conceptual design reviews.
Prepare I&C design deliverables, such as P&IDs, instrument layouts, control philosophy / narratives, communication drawings, logic diagrams, and master IO lists / indexes.
Create and review detailed designs for instrument installation / mounting, HMIs, PLC ladder logic, security, hazardous area classifications, etc.
Procurement & Vendor Coordination
Develop and review equipment procurement specifications.
Support vendor bid evaluations and manage Q&A tracking.
Collaboration & Client Interface
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Interface with clients and support implementation personnel.
Technical Expertise
Experienced in preparing and reviewing specifications, procurement documents, and engineering design packages.
Knowledgeable in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and engineering design principles (e.g., GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, interference checks).
Familiar with P&ID, PFD, and general arrangement drawings for skid-mounted or permanent equipment packages.
Competent in lighting, communications, and security systems design.
Soft Skills & Work Ethic
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing error-free documentation.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving engineering challenges.
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