E&IC Engineer

This is a remote position.

Design Hire is seeking a E&IC Engineer to support control system modernization work within complex, highly regulated facilities. This role is a strong fit for someone with hands-on controls design experience who understands how field devices, networked control components, and system architecture connect into a complete engineering package.

Key Responsibilities

• Design replacement control system solutions for aging, obsolete, or failing equipment and components.
• Develop engineering packages that support contractor installation, system integration, and commissioning.
• Integrate new devices and control designs into existing distributed control system environments.
• Document network-related details such as device configuration, communication requirements, and system interface points.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to maintain reliability, safety, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of E&IC, controls, systems, operations, or maintenance engineering experience.
• Strong background with DCS architecture, control system communication, and networked device integration.
• Experience supporting utility, power generation, nuclear, or heavy industrial facilities preferred.
• Ability to design control solutions from the component level through full system integration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations related to industrial control systems.
• Prior experience with major DCS platforms preferred.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.