Principal Engineer - I&C Design Engineer 1532
About The Position
Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise. Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles. Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations. Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues and management. Additional Duties Provide design engineering staff augmentation support Engineering analysis, walkdowns, and design development Generate design output documents including: P&IDs Control Logics Loop Diagrams Instrument Indices Setpoint Lists Instrument and Control Valve Specifications DCS and PLC Design Instrument Location and Installation Design Panel Layouts Vendor Document Review
Requirements
- Education: Ph.D. with 5+ years experience OR MS with 8+ years OR BS with 10+ years
- Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of direct I&C design experience (within the last 15 years) in the nuclear or process chemical industry
- Candidate must demonstrate design experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs and distributed control systems
- Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is required
- Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and working in active construction environments
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred
Responsibilities
- Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
- Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results.
- Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
- Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems.
- Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
- Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
- Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
- Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
- Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
- Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
- Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
- Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
- Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues and management.
- Provide design engineering staff augmentation support
- Engineering analysis, walkdowns, and design development
- Generate design output documents including: P&IDs Control Logics Loop Diagrams Instrument Indices Setpoint Lists Instrument and Control Valve Specifications DCS and PLC Design Instrument Location and Installation Design Panel Layouts Vendor Document Review
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
