1099 consultant · ~800–1,200 hrs per funded award · $40–$90/hr · On site, Tri-Cities, WA

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, ABB 800xA & Rockwell PLC

Configure and test ABB 800xA and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell control systems for a Department of Energy site upgrade in the Tri-Cities, Washington. On site in Richland, Kennewick or Pasco.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~800–1,200 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Configure ABB 800xA and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and DCS logic, graphics and alarms to the site's design documents
Write and run factory and site acceptance tests, and keep the test records a DOE reviewer will read
Work the change-control and configuration-management process the site requires, every release
Walk the operations staff through each change before it goes live

Required qualifications

Hands-on ABB 800xA configuration on a running plant, with Allen-Bradley or Rockwell PLC experience alongside it
Able to work on site in the Tri-Cities, Washington for the length of a release
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Department of Energy or national-laboratory site experience
Familiarity with DOE O 414.1D quality requirements on software and control changes
Professional Engineer license in Washington or another state

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $40–$90 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 800–1,200 hours per funded award, on site, tri-cities, wa. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, ABB 800xA & Rockwell PLC

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the running plant where you configured ABB 800xA most like this role: the logic, graphics and alarms you built, the Rockwell or Allen-Bradley work alongside it, a factory or site acceptance test you ran, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $40–$90 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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