Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

Job Title: Electrical Design- PLC Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Janesville, WI

Industry: Pharma / Biotech/ Nuclear

Job Code: EG34

Target Base Salary: $120,000-$135,000

Job Type: Direct, Permanent, Full Benefits from day 1

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to contribute to the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of process monitoring and control systems for a new medical isotope production facility . This role will be pivotal in ensuring that our client’s systems meet performance, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting the next generation of nuclear medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other engineers in I&C technologies, decision-making, and ownership of systems.
• Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Estimate task durations and resource needs for I&C design deliverables.
• Own a portfolio of I&C equipment from concept through commissioning, ensuring adherence to design and safety standards.
• Guide development and review of control systems such as:
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to select instrumentation and define system requirements.
• Coordinate electrical power distribution for instrumentation systems with the Auxiliary Systems Group.
• Develop and review technical documents, including:
• Instrument specs and calculations
• Test plans
• Installation drawings
• Cable/conduit routing and loop diagrams
• Evaluate vendor proposals, manage change requests, and lead design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–20+ years of experience in I&C engineering (title/level based on experience).
• Strong understanding of control hardware/software, environmental requirements, EQ testing, and plant start-ups.
• Experience finalizing specs for plant control systems and safety-related equipment.
• Knowledge of nuclear analog/digital instrumentation and monitoring systems preferred.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 standards and nuclear safety system design (a plus, not required).
• Proficiency in:
• Cable shielding, separation, and radiation-hardened components
• PLC (Allen Bradley), SCADA/HMI programming
• I/O design documentation
• FPGA-based actuation systems (preferred)

Preferred Experience

Candidates with leadership in one or more of the following areas will stand out:

• Development of PLC/SCADA system requirements using Allen Bradley platforms
• HMI development and programming
• Cable routing and management for large-scale facilities
• FPGA-based safety system design