Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) position offers the opportunity to work on upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants with the latest control technologies. The role involves leading and supporting small and large controls projects with a focus on technical execution and effective Project Management. Projects will require coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. Responsibilities include investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues, developing digital systems designs (PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches, control systems), preparing control system requirements and specifications, interfacing with clients, preparing technical reports, managing resources, developing estimates, supporting proposal development, preparing and reviewing diagrams and drawings, evaluating vendor bids, and supporting project implementation at client facilities.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- 10 or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering.
- Ability to clearly communicate both in speech and written formats.
- Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
- Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience in reviewing design documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license is preferred.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Develop Digital Systems Design -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches and control systems.
- Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems.
- Interface with the client to ensure proper project execution and client satisfaction.
- Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies to present information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
- Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development.
- Support the development of proposals.
- Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions.
- Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
- Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant, and witness FAT performance on behalf of the client.
- Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
