Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join their Commercial Nuclear Team. This is an entry-level position based in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves assisting in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of instrumentation & controls and electrical systems and equipment for commercial nuclear projects. Responsibilities include designing and analyzing safety and non-safety related systems, interfacing with other technical disciplines, applying industry best practices and regulatory guidance, performing engineering calculations, designing control systems (PLC and SCADA), and preparing technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, and qualification test plans. The engineer will also generate wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, control architectural drawings/specifications, electrical and instrumentation specifications, data sheets, and control philosophy documents. Additionally, the role requires performing checks to ensure accuracy and working to assigned schedules to ensure timeliness and completeness of work.
Requirements
- Completion of bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college/university.
- Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience developing technical writings and reports.
Nice To Haves
- 0-2 Years of professional experience in Nuclear, Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (nuclear experience preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining instrumentation & controls and electrical systems and equipment.
- Design and analyze of safety and non-safety related instrumentation & controls systems for commercial nuclear projects.
- Interface with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical engineering teams) for instrumentation & controls design and consultation as needed.
- Apply knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and good engineering judgment to ensure the electrical design is compliant with International regulatory criteria and industry best practices.
- Perform a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to document compliance with project and code requirements.
- Design control system designs, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, for nuclear facilities.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, and qualification test plans.
- Generate, and be conversant with wiring diagrams, single line drawings, loop diagrams, control architectural drawings/specifications, electrical and instrumentation specifications, data sheets and control philosophy documents.
- Perform checking to ensure accuracy of instrumentation & controls and electrical design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
- Work to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
Benefits
- Enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leaves of absences options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
