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Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on ... Support Azure/GCP/AWS cloud security controls, policy development, deployment pipelines, and ...

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Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on ... Support Azure/GCP/AWS cloud security controls, policy development, deployment pipelines, and ...

New

Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on ... Support Azure/GCP/AWS cloud security controls, policy development, deployment pipelines, and ...

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EnerSys

Application Security Engineer (REMOTE)

Eastwood, KY · Remote

$117K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Purpose The Application Security Engineer is responsible for strengthening the security of our ... controls. * Familiarity with Kubernetes security, container hardening, and runtime protection.

Humana

Lead, DevSecOps Application Architecture

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

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  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (remote in posted locations) The Lead, DevSecOps Architecture ... Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in application development.

Humana

Lead, DevSecOps Application Architecture

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (remote in posted locations) The Lead, DevSecOps Architecture ... Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in application development.

Humana

Lead, DevSecOps Application Architecture

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (remote in posted locations) The Lead, DevSecOps Architecture ... Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in application development.

Humana

Senior Insider Threat Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

$110K - $150K/yr

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Become a part of our caring community (Remote role, though selected candidate is required to live ... insider threat controls aligned with industry best practices. Automation & Tooling - Develop ...

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How much do remote controls engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote controls engineer in Kentucky is $83,877.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $93,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote controls engineer?

A Remote Controls Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated control systems that can be managed remotely. They work with hardware and software to ensure seamless communication between control systems and remote operators. Their role often involves programming PLCs, optimizing communication protocols, and troubleshooting system issues. Industries such as manufacturing, robotics, and energy commonly employ Remote Controls Engineers to enhance efficiency and safety in operations.

What types of projects and teams does a remote controls engineer typically work with?

Remote Controls Engineers often work on projects related to the automation and remote operation of equipment in industries such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, and transportation. You’ll typically collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, project managers, and field technicians to design, implement, and optimize control systems. Projects may involve integrating new automation solutions, upgrading legacy equipment, or troubleshooting system issues. This role often allows you to see projects through from initial design and specification all the way to commissioning and support, offering excellent opportunities for technical growth and cross-functional teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote controls engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, control systems design, and programming, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-standard PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI software, and certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant manufacturer certifications are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are essential for collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are critical for designing reliable control solutions, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring project success in dynamic, technology-driven environments.

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Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) P.E. (3945)

Navarro Inc.

Paducah, KY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) P.E. (3945) in Paducah, KY. This is a remote position with travel to Paducah when needed.
Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management, and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.
Position Summary
Navarro is seeking a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Instrumentation & Controls to support bid and task-based design engineering services for Department of Energy (DOE) facility modification work in Paducah, Kentucky. This role supports instrumentation, controls, electrical/instrument design, process monitoring, and control system scope for existing DOE-owned facilities.
The work consists of I&C engineering support for modifications to existing facilities, including PLC troubleshooting, PLC design and programming, instrument/control system design documentation, and field visits or project meetings at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant as required by individual task assignments.
Responsibilities
  • Provide instrumentation and controls engineering support for DOE facility modification projects and process monitor/control system design scope.
  • Develop and review instrument system diagrams, instrument tabulations, instrument loop diagrams, plan layouts, elevations, wiring diagrams, control panel documentation, specifications, calculations, engineering evaluations, statements of work, and design drawings.
  • Support design and integration of temperature, pressure, flow, level, and pH control loops; temperature sensors; control valves; pressure transmitters; and flow measurement instruments.
  • Support troubleshooting, design, and programming of PLC systems, including Allen Bradley systems where applicable.
  • Apply applicable design codes, standards, site procedures, engineering design control requirements, and assigned quality levels to task-based engineering work.
  • Coordinate with project managers, design engineering management, discipline leads, client representatives, and other technical staff to support task execution, reviews, schedules, and field visit needs.
  • Support work planning, technical input, milestone deliverables, engineering documentation, and design activities on an intermittent or task-specific basis as project requirements are defined.
  • Comply with site access, safety, quality assurance, security, radiological control, and worker safety and health requirements applicable to DOE facility work.

Requirements
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, controls engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Experience developing instrumentation and controls engineering design products, including drawings, specifications, calculations, evaluations, statements of work, and control system documentation.
  • Experience with process monitor/control systems and instrumentation for industrial, chemical processing, nuclear processing, or other complex regulated facility environments.
  • Department of Energy (DOE) experience is required.
  • Experience supporting engineering work in industrial, chemical processing, nuclear processing, environmental, or other complex regulated facility environments.
  • Ability to support task-based engineering assignments that may range from a few weeks to several months, depending on design scope and project needs.
  • Ability to provide individual Kentucky PE license information for proposal submittal purposes; associated subcontractor firm must hold a current permit in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to perform engineering services.
  • Ability to support field visits and/or project meetings at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah, Kentucky, as needed.
  • Ability to meet DOE site access, badging, security, training, safety, quality assurance, and radiological control requirements, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Design experience with instrument system diagrams, instrument tabulations, instrument loop diagrams, plan layouts, elevations, wiring and control panels per ISA standards, and control valve sizing.
  • Experience with heated enclosure design, process control set points, flow meter sizing, temperature sensors, absolute/gage/differential pressure transmitters, and fluid flow instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of ISA67.04, ISA-RP67.04.02, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E.
  • Experience coordinating I&C design scope with civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, project management, safety, quality, and field execution stakeholders.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, controls engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline and current Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are required. DOE experience and I&C engineering experience supporting industrial, nuclear, environmental, process control, PLC, or other complex regulated facility work are required.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.
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Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

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