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Eliassen Group I&C Design Engineer in Aiken, South Carolina
I&C Design Engineer
Aiken, SC
Type: Contract
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -042026-106445
Date Posted: 04/16/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/ZzucxH
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Description:
Onsite in Aiken, SC
Our client seeks two I&C Design Engineers to support complex instrumentation and controls design activities for nuclear or process chemical facilities. The role delivers engineering analysis, walkdowns, and design output documents including P&IDs, control logic, loop diagrams, and DCS/PLC design while following established procedures. The engineer will lead problem solving, plan and monitor schedules and budgets, and provide guidance to peers to achieve quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Define scope for technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to unique or controversial problems.
Meet industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Provide guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
Apply deep technical experience to resolve complex problems across one or multiple technical fields.
Incorporate advanced technical practices, special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into planning and problem solving.
Lead determination of solutions to complex problems and act as a recognized subject matter expert.
Provide direction across department lines on programs seeking new approaches and applications of engineering principles.
Evaluate program results and prepare reports and recommendations.
Identify and recommend improvements where established technology or methods are inadequate.
Remain current on advancements in relevant technologies.
Prepare plans, schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for assigned technical tasks.
Develop schedules, monitor progress and expenditures, and review work quality.
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in written form to customers, colleagues, and management.
Prepare reports for external publication when required.
Demonstrate leadership in local technical societies.
Demonstrate creative ability through patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers, and articles.
Provide design engineering staff augmentation support using established processes and procedures.
Conduct field walkdowns and support design development and generation of design output documents including P&IDs, control logics, loop diagrams, instrument indices, setpoint lists, instrument and control valve specifications, DCS and PLC design, instrument location and installation design, panel layouts, and vendor document reviews.
Experience Requirements:
Ten years of direct I&C design experience within the last fifteen years in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
Design experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs, and distributed control systems.
Proficiency with MicroStation 2D CADD software.
Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns, including traversing uneven surfaces, walking over half a mile, climbing ladders, and wearing protective clothing.
Ability to work onsite on a 4x10 schedule.
Active or attainable DOE Q or L clearance, with Q required for area access.
Active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA for the subcontractor.
Education Requirements:
PhD in an applicable science or engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 8+ years, or BS with 10+ years.
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, or I&C Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of these disciplines.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( noreply@eliassen.com , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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