Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Onsite | Everett, WA

Contract Length: 12 months with potential extension based on project needs and individual performance
Contract Type: W-2 with full benefits (health, dental, vision, life, 401k, PTO, holidays)

Controls Engineer to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of prototype systems for reactor testing. Working closely with the Lead I&C Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in developing first-of-a-kind control systems and instrumentation for R&D environments, high-temperature systems, and specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems across multiple platforms

• Translate PFDs and P&IDs into actionable control system specifications

• Support Responsible Test Engineers during I&C system shakedown and testing

• Review procedures to align with HMI interfaces in collaboration with operators/designers

• Evaluate and recommend scalable control systems for the Natrium testing program

• Apply nuclear industry best practices to engineering design and process improvement

• Promote safety-first operations and a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (advanced degree a plus)

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, or automation systems

• Expertise in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DAQ, or DCS platforms (e.g., National Instruments, Siemens)

• Skilled in I&C system design for R&D or high-temperature environments (>300°C)

• Background in commissioning, calibration, diagnostics, and start-up of I&C systems

• Field experience with complex data acquisition setups and varied I/O devices

• Qualified Electrical Worker certification a plus

• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a multidisciplinary engineering team

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Octavia Osborne