Industrial Control Systems; ICS Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity
What You Will Do
Shape the Control Systems Behind Critical Infrastructure!
Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) Utilities and Infrastructure Facility Operations Division (UI-FOD) is seeking an ICS Engineer 2 with strong expertise in PLC and RTU programming to support, modernize, and secure mission-critical utility control systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on control system development, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support in complex operational environments.
You'll work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and cybersecurity, ensuring safe, reliable, and resilient control of essential infrastructure.
If you're passionate about PLC and RTU programming, industrial control systems, and engineering solutions that truly matter, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of critical infrastructure at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
As an ICS Engineer with a PLC/RTU focus, you will design, implement, and support industrial control systems that operate critical utilities and facilities.
PLC & RTU Engineering- Develop, program, test, and maintain PLC and RTU logic for utility and facility control systems
- Support commissioning, upgrades, and modifications of control systems in live operational environments
- Troubleshoot control logic, I/O, communications, and field device integration issues
- Create control system design packages, including architecture diagrams, control narratives, and configuration documentation
- Integrate PLCs and RTUs with HMIs, SCADA systems, historians, and OT networks
- Apply industry best practices for control system reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity
- Provide operational support for existing ICS assets, including diagnostics, root cause analysis, and system optimization
- Support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for control systems
- Participate in planning, procurement, installation oversight, and quality assurance for control system hardware and software
- Work closely with operators, engineers, IT, and cybersecurity teams to support secure IT/OT integration
- Ensure control systems align with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, including NERC CIP where applicable
What You Need
Minimum
Job Requirements:
We're looking for an engineer who combines strong control systems fundamentals with practical, hands-on experience.
PLC & RTU Skills- Hands-on experience programming PLCs and/or RTUs used in utility or industrial environments
- Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, and related field communications
- Experience with control system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Understanding of industrial control system architectures (e.g., Purdue Model)
- Experience integrating PLC/RTU systems with SCADA, HMI, and OT networks
- Working knowledge of OT networking concepts and hardware
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Clear technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- An engineer who enjoys building, debugging, and improving control logic that runs real-world systems
- Comfortable working in operational environments where reliability and safety matter
- Motivated to grow as an ICS and OT subject-matter expert
- Committed to professionalism, collaboration, and inclusive teamwork
Education/Experience at Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an…
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