Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer

NuScale Power, LLC

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Refueling & Remote Handling (RRH) team is responsible for fuel and reactor module handling, including remote disassembly, inspection, assembly, and refueling operations. This temporary contractor position provides Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering support to the RRH organization, focusing on the integration, functionality, and reliability of control systems used in reactor servicing equipment, automated tooling, inspection systems, robotics, and remote handling equipment. The contractor works closely with RRH mechanical engineers, systems engineers, operations personnel, and I&C subject matter experts to develop and implement control system solutions that support safe, efficient, and reliable reactor servicing activities. This is a 40-hour-per-week contract position estimated to last through 2027. Work may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States, with possible travel as required for business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university; ABET accreditation is preferred.
Five or more years of engineering experience supporting nuclear, industrial automation, robotics, remote handling, process control, or related engineering programs.
Experience developing or integrating control systems for complex mechanical equipment.
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation.
Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, actuators, PLC- or digital-based control systems, and automated equipment.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering.
Experience working in a regulated engineering environment.
Nuclear industry experience.

Responsibilities

Support development of remotely operated, automated, robotic, and tele-operated reactor servicing equipment.
Develop, review, and support implementation of control system architectures, functional requirements, logic diagrams, and interface specifications for RRH equipment and tooling.
Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to integrate instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, and automation functions into reactor servicing tools.
Support development of equipment operating sequences, handling plans, and automation strategies for refueling and maintenance activities.
Prepare and review engineering documents, including system descriptions, requirements specifications, calculations, studies, test plans, and engineering reports.
Evaluate interfaces between RRH equipment, plant systems, structures, and control systems to ensure functional and performance requirements are achieved.
Support equipment procurement, fabrication, factory testing, integration testing, and commissioning activities.
Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Operations, NSSS Component Design, Civil/Structural Engineering, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support integrated system development.
Apply applicable nuclear quality assurance, regulatory, and engineering standards to assigned work.
Assist with troubleshooting, design improvements, and resolution of complex technical issues related to RRH equipment controls and automation systems.
Contribute to development and maintenance of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices for RRH control systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.