Lead, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced instrumentation & controls (I&C) engineer who will focus on leading the design, development and procurement of ITER I&C control systems including instruments, pilot valve enclosures, control panels, junction boxes, and control system software. In this role you will interface with mechanical engineering, systems engineering, multi-disciplinary analysis teams, vendors, and personnel at the ITER headquarters in France to realize optimal design solutions in compliance with ITER requirements. Working closely with quality assurance and procurement officers, you will serve the role of Technical Project Officer (TPO) for I&C contracts. This position resides in the Instrumentation & Controls team in the Engineering Systems, US ITER project, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Requirements

BS in electrical, nuclear or mechanical engineering, or related technical field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in I&C engineering design with hands-on experience, including the following: P&ID preparation, PLC system design, Enclosure design, Cable design, Control software design
Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate problems, investigate and propose solutions, perform calculations, apply industry codes and standards, and document design and fabrication activities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Willingness and ability to travel to domestically and to ITER site in southern France

Nice To Haves

MS degree in engineering
Minimum of seven years of relevant technical and project management experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of design and manufacturing of high-power RF, microwave, cooling water, magnets, and/or vacuum system components for large-scale science or nuclear facilities
Familiarity with DOE procurement guidelines
Familiarity with European and French codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, especially those for pressure equipment, rotating, and electrical equipment
Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards for design and construction
Experience in the commercial nuclear industry and/or with fusion research and development.
Experience working in an international environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Responsibilities

Work with I&C engineers, mechanical engineers, designers and analysts on development of detailed design for systems such as high-power RF, microwave, and diagnostic residual gas analyzers.
Responsible for I&C design which include documents such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), cable block diagrams (CBD), specification of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, control panel layouts with enclosure heat load calculations, wiring and interconnect diagrams, power distribution single line diagrams, control system input/output lists, and development of control strategies and state transition diagrams.
Write procedures and participate in qualification of instrumentation for high magnetic field, EMI/EMC, gamma and neutron radiation, etc.
Oversee the management of development and fabrication contracts with industry.
Evaluate vendor proposals for I&C equipment.
Manage configuration control activities during design and fabrication phases
Specify US ITER intervention points (hold points, witness points, customer inspections) during fabrication and participate/oversee these activities
Evaluate fabrication deviation requests and non-conformances from industrial suppliers