Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Senior & Principal

Enercon Services, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

21h

About The Position

ENERCON is hiring Senior and Principal Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineers for its Nuclear Design Group. These engineers join multidisciplinary project teams performing upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. Work may cover digital systems such as PLCs, DCSs, human system interfaces, and network devices; sensing instruments and transmitters; functional requirements and procurement specifications; and design change package preparation, review, and design verification. Principal engineers may lead and mentor others. ENERCON supports employee training, advancement, and career progression along technical expert, people leader, project management, or business development paths. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of commercial nuclear power facilities. Typical work includes engineering assessments, regulatory compliance, plant drawing and documentation updates, vendor submittal reviews, and solutions to improve plant reliability and safety. Field support, including client engagement and plant walkdowns, may be required. The roles are full-time and are available in the listed U.S. locations; some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Approximate travel is 10% as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, or Nuclear Engineering, a related engineering field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 6 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems design engineering; 10 or more years for the Principal level.
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 requirement and procurement specifications, design descriptions/control narratives, test plans and procedures, and requirements traceability matrices.
Direct experience in power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects, or experience with an engineering/design consulting firm working on such projects.
Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to contribute individually and work effectively in teams.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce accurate engineering drawings, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and client expectations.
Develop engineering documents that meet client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements and follow established processes.
Maintain and enhance expertise in industry codes, safety culture principles, and design techniques.
Deliver engineering solutions that align with quality assurance programs and project performance expectations.
Build client relationships through clear communication, professional engagement, and reliable engineering results.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated designs.
Provide field support, including engaging with client personnel, performing plant walkdowns, and verifying that structures, systems, and components meet engineering standards.
Prepare, mark up, and review design drawings, instrument data sheets, and software and cybersecurity documents.
Develop system requirements and procurement specifications, design descriptions and control narratives, test plans and procedures, and requirements traceability matrices.
Mentor less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers, particularly at the principal level.