Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

OverviewMPR Associates, Inc. (MPR), a thriving multi-discipline, specialty engineering services and consulting firm, is actively seeking Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Virginia or Connecticut office. This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunity, working on some of the most important projects affecting our society. Founded in 1964, MPR has a wide and growing client base in the fields of power and energy, federal services, and health and life sciences. We work throughout the United States as well as internationally. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, we also have offices in East Lyme, Connecticut, Burlington, Massachusetts, and Salt Lake City, Utah. We hire the best and brightest, which results in a high-performance culture built on trust and respect, making MPR an exceptional place to work.General Job DescriptionThe I&C Engineer will have technical, project management, regulatory, business, and client interface responsibilities. This position will provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to our U.S. and international clients. In addition, you will work closely with the MPR leadership team to develop market and client strategies and align MPR’s growth, skills, and tools development with future industry needs. This is a full-time, exempt position.Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe I&C Engineer is expected to have a broad range of skills, duties, and responsibilities, including:Leverage technical expertise and leadership in control system engineering, design, implementation, programming/configuration, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting in support of power plant controls and industrial control systems. Provide technical support for power generation and auxiliary power systems, particularly related to digital devices or systems with communications interface to control systems (e.g., protective relays for electrical power systems).Effectively develop technical deliverables for our clients through engineering evaluations, operability evaluations, problem identification/resolution, I&C upgrade feasibility studies, and conceptual design documents.Provide analysis and modeling capabilities for I&C systems, such as in the development of simulator algorithms.Effectively interface with clients to understand their problems and challenges, develop technical proposals to address their problems, and effectively present proposals and company capabilities.Ensure project control and control systems meet regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.Assist in identifying industry opportunities for I&C services and partnerships to support client needs.Provide leadership and mentoring to employees.QualificationsThis position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Education Minimum of four (4) year technical degree or equivalent is required. Candidates within one year of graduation may also be considered. P.E. license is a plus.Completion of Naval Nuclear Power School, Nuclear Prototype, and/or Nuclear Field “A” School as plus.ExperienceAt least four (4) years of directly related I&C experience working in a project/systems/ Navy engineering role.The following experience is considered a plus:Design and operation of nuclear plant safety-related and non-safety-related I&C systems, in addition to balance-of-plant I&C systems NRC regulations related to digital systemsAnalog and digital I&C systems and design, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systemsFamiliarity with IEEE, IEC, and ISA standardsFamiliarity with different I&C vendor products and their offerings including Emerson Ovation, GE, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware, Schweitzer RTAC, Schneider, and FramatomeSkills – TechnicalKnowledge of and experience with electrical and electronics theoryStrong understanding of algorithms, control systems (analog and digital), instrumentation and measurement, system design, troubleshooting, and automationKnowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, software programming, and networking infrastructureSkills – PersonalAbility to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across functional teamsAbility to accept and grow from constructive feedbackExcellent attention to detailCritical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated and disciplinedAbility to lead and work within teamsMotivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities.Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentSolution oriented with a goal of enabling our client’s successPersistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in othersTravelAs required by project assignments. Estimated level is up to 10-20%, each trip typically not exceeding 2 or 3 days, but durations are dependent on project needs and could be of longer duration.MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E‑Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable laws. MPR is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer.Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-1485Category: Engineer