Senior I&C Engineer Energy - Remote
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is seeking a Senior Instrumentation/Control Engineer to support the US Commercial Nuclear business unit. This remote position is based out of either the Oak Ridge, Tennessee, or Richland, Washington office. The role focuses on designing and developing instrumentation and control systems for projects involving new Small Modular Reactor designs for nuclear plants, as well as nuclear and non-nuclear reactor plant components and fuel cycle facilities. The engineer applies technical expertise to the design, development, and maintenance of systems that control and monitor physical parameters. Working within an integrated design team, the role coordinates with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, design review teams, regulatory agencies, and construction and site teams. The position creates and maintains I&C engineering documents and supports installation, testing, commissioning, and compliance with nuclear safety and applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role also includes managing assigned work against project schedules and budgets, presenting technical information, and supervising and coaching intermediate or junior I&C engineers. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related technical or engineering field.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in electrical design.
- Experience supporting Human Factors analysis of plant systems.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for nuclear facilities.
- Familiarity with commissioning or tuning integrated plant control systems.
- Practical application of licensing standards and regulatory processes.
- Knowledge and proficiency in applying industry codes and standards, including IEEE, IEC, EPRI, ANSI, ISA, and IAEA.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the nuclear industry.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop I&C systems for projects involving new Small Modular Reactor designs for nuclear plants.
- Apply technical knowledge to the design, development, and maintenance of systems that control and monitor physical parameters.
- Work with an integrated design team to specify and select instruments, final control elements, and control systems for reactor plants and fuel cycle facilities.
- Create and maintain I&C documentation, including calculations, drawings, specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans.
- Develop control system validation and testing protocols to support installation and construction.
- Ensure plant instrumentation complies with nuclear safety requirements and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Prepare or update I&C design documents, including design requirements and descriptions, elementary diagrams, functional specifications, instrument data sheets, and I/O lists, along with supporting analyses and design-basis documents.
- Specify, size, and select I&C components and prepare related assessment documents, setpoint calculations, error analyses, and technical specifications.
- Provide input for I&C engineering drawings, including general arrangement drawings, instrument loop diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, and bills of materials.
- Interface with engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other company groups.
- Assist with responses to technical enquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies.
- Provide I&C design support to construction teams in the field for execution of I&C design packages.
- Perform conceptual and detailed design of nuclear I&C systems and modifications, including functional and performance requirements, control algorithms and logic, wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges, and environmental and seismic qualification.
- Assist engineering groups at site with installation and commissioning technical support.
- Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
- Manage assigned work, including prioritization, execution, schedule and budget management, and reporting, to meet project goals.
- Supervise and coach intermediate or junior I&C engineers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leaves of absence 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
Senior
