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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\nKBR is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support a major project involving the design, construction, and commissioning of a greenfield magnet manufacturing facility. The plant will process raw ore through chemical and thermal processes to extract minerals and metals, convert materials into magnet blocks, and perform downstream finishing operations such as coating, treatment, polishing, and final preparation for end-use applications.\nThe Control Systems Engineer will play a key role in defining automation requirements, selecting control equipment, integrating systems, and leading commissioning activities to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operation.\nFunctional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\nControl System Design & Engineering\nDefine control system requirements for all phases of magnet manufacturing, including ore processing, chemical extraction, thermal treatment, forming, coating, and finishing operations.\n\nSpecify and design PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI architectures aligned with KBR and client standards.\n\nDevelop control philosophies, system architectures, I/O lists, cause-and-effect diagrams, and network designs.\n\nCollaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and safety engineering teams within the EPC environment.\n\nEquipment Selection & Integration\nDetermine automation and instrumentation requirements for processing equipment such as reactors, furnaces, kilns, presses, coating lines, and material handling systems.\n\nSupport equipment selection by evaluating vendor control capabilities and packaged systems.\n\nIntegrate OEM equipment and skid-mounted systems into the plant-wide control system.\n\nProgramming & Configuration\nDevelop, review, or oversee PLC/DCS logic, interlocks, alarm management strategies, and HMI graphics.\n\nConfigure industrial networks, historians, and interfaces with higher-level systems (MES or plant data systems).\n\nCommissioning & Startup\nSupport or lead FATs, SATs, and on-site commissioning activities.\n\nCommission control systems and instrumentation during startup and ramp-up phases.\n\nTroubleshoot control, instrumentation, and process issues during commissioning and early operations.\n\nSupport operator training and transition to steady-state operations.\n\nSafety & Reliability\nImplement safety interlocks, permissives, and shutdown logic in coordination with process safety teams.\n\nParticipate in HAZOPs, SIL studies, and risk assessments related to control systems.\n\nDesign systems for long-term reliability, maintainability, and operational flexibility.\n\nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.\n\n4+ years of experience working as a Control Systems Engineer on EPC projects.\n\nStrong knowledge of PLC/DCS platforms, industrial instrumentation, and control system networks.\n\nExperience with chemical processing, thermal processing, minerals, metals, or advanced materials manufacturing.\n\nHands-on experience with industrial commissioning and startup.\n\nAbility to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary EPC project team.\n\nStrong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.\n\nExposure to safety systems, alarm management, and process automation best practices.\n\nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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