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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principle Controls Systems Engineer - **Company:** BCP ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS - **Location:** Orangeville, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $249,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Document Management Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Network Layer, PDMS, Software Engineering, Control Structures, Process Control Systems - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c91d216a1a42da65 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; 15+ years of directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree * 8+ years of experience in industrial controls systems engineering with demonstrated ownership of full-system design * Deep hands-on expertise in PLC and DCS platforms, including migration between systems * Proven experience designing and implementing Level 2 SCADA systems in an industrial or process environment * Experience with Level 3 historian platforms and batch management systems * Proficiency in cell sequencing logic and interlocking design for complex process systems * Strong software engineering fundamentals applied to controls environments * Ability to design adaptable architectures in environments where process requirements are still being defined * Experience working in cross-functional environments with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams * Excellent technical documentation skills, including architecture diagrams, design standards, and integration specifications, * Experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing or pharmaceutical batch manufacturing facilities * Familiarity with DOE facility requirements or comparable regulated industrial environments * Experience in nuclear, advanced energy, or highly regulated process industries * Familiarity with SMR or advanced reactor plant systems and BOP configurations * Background supporting early-stage technology development or first-of-a-kind plant design * Familiarity with DOE regulatory frameworks for I&C and controls in nuclear facilities * Experience with cybersecurity requirements for industrial control systems (ICS/OT environments) * Prior experience on greenfield facility buildouts or new manufacturing line implementations Pay: $85.00 - $120.00 per hour Application Question(s): * Familiarity with DOE regulatory frameworks for I&C and controls in nuclear facilities? * Design & implementing SCADA architecture? ## Description * Architect the full-stack Balance of Plant control system, including hardware, software, and network layers * Design and implement Level 2 SCADA architecture for process monitoring, control, and operator interface * Develop Level 3 historian and batch manager integration for data capture, trending, and process record management * Lead PLC-to-DCS migration, including sequencing logic, interlocking design, and cell-level control structure * Define and own cell sequencing and interlocking frameworks that support ongoing recipe and process development * Collaborate with process engineers to accommodate evolving recipe requirements within a stable control architecture * Establish and document control system design standards, architecture decisions, and integration specifications * Interface with electrical, mechanical, and nuclear systems teams to ensure controls integration across the full BOP scope * Identify and resolve gaps between current system state and target architecture throughout the development cycle * Monitor and evaluate fuel manufacturing processes to identify control system gaps, anomalies, or performance issues - and implement corrective adjustments proactively * Support commissioning, testing, and startup activities as the BOP control system matures ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)