Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc. • Oak Ridge, TN

12h

About The Position

ENERCON is hiring mid-level and senior Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineers, as well as principal-level engineers, for its Nuclear Design Group. Engineers work on multidisciplinary project teams delivering upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The work covers digital control systems, sensing instruments and transmitters, functional requirements and procurement specifications, and design-change packages. The role also provides opportunities for technical specialization, people leadership, project management, and business development, with training and tools to support career development.

The engineer supports safe, reliable, and efficient commercial nuclear power plant operations by preparing engineering deliverables, maintaining compliance with codes and regulatory requirements, reviewing vendor submittals, updating plant documentation, and developing reliability and safety improvements. The role includes collaboration with clients and other disciplines, quality-focused design work, and field support such as plant walkdowns. Approximate travel is 10% as needed. Full-time roles are listed in Glendale, Arizona; San Luis Obispo, California; Kennewick, Washington; Chattanooga and Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Kennesaw, Georgia; Naperville, Illinois; Overland Park, Kansas; Fort Worth, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Palm Beach Gardens, Pensacola, and Tampa, Florida; Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama; Charlotte, North Carolina; and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, or Nuclear Engineering, a related engineering field, or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems design engineering; nuclear power experience preferred.
• Experience designing power plant instrumentation and control systems for BWR or PWR units, including turbine/feedwater controls, radiation monitoring, HVAC/chiller controls, reactor protection, plant process computers, and human system interfaces.
• Experience preparing, marking up, and reviewing design drawings, instrument data sheets, and software/cybersecurity documents.
• Experience developing system requirements and procurement specifications, design descriptions/control narratives, test plans and procedures, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Direct or consulting-firm experience on power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects.
• Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor and effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews in accordance with company and client policies.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear power experience in instrumentation and controls design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate drawings, calculations, and analyses in accordance with industry codes, standards, and client expectations.
• Develop engineering documents that meet client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements and follow applicable processes.
• Maintain expertise in industry codes, safety culture principles, and design techniques.
• Deliver engineering solutions in alignment with quality assurance programs.
• Build and maintain client relationships through clear communication and professional engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop integrated designs.
• Provide on-site field support, engage with client personnel, conduct plant walkdowns, and verify structures, systems, and components meet engineering standards.
• Prepare, review, or verify design-change packages in accordance with industry and client standards.
• Mentor less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level