Senior I&C Engineer Energy
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is seeking a Senior Instrumentation/Control Engineer to work remotely, based out of either its Oak Ridge, Tennessee, or Richland, Washington, office. The role supports projects involving the new design of Small Modular Reactors for nuclear plants and other nuclear applications. The engineer applies technical expertise to the design, development, and maintenance of systems that control and monitor physical parameters, working within integrated teams and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, and company groups. The position involves conceptual and detailed design of nuclear instrumentation and control systems and modifications, including functional and performance requirements, control algorithms and logic, wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges, and environmental and seismic qualification. The engineer develops and maintains I&C design documentation and supporting analyses, specifies and selects components, supports engineering drawings, and helps ensure compliance with nuclear safety requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards. The role also provides design support to construction, installation, and commissioning teams; responds to technical inquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies; and delivers technical presentations and staff training. The Senior Engineer manages assigned work, including priorities, schedules, budgets, and reporting, and provides leadership by supervising and coaching intermediate and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the nuclear industry.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Master's degree.
- 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 applying industry codes and standards, including IEEE, IEC, EPRI, ANSI, ISA, and IAEA.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop instrumentation and control systems for projects involving new Small Modular Reactor designs and other nuclear applications.
- Perform conceptual and detailed design of nuclear I&C systems and modifications, including defining system functional and performance requirements, control algorithms and logic, wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges, and environmental and seismic qualification.
- Prepare and update I&C design documents, including design requirements and descriptions, elementary diagrams, functional specifications, instrument data sheets, I/O lists, analyses, assessments, and design basis documents.
- Specify, size, and select I&C components, and prepare supporting documentation such as 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.
- Create and maintain instrumentation documentation, including calculations, drawings, specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other company groups.
- Respond to technical inquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies.
- Support construction by providing I&C design support in the field and developing control system validation and testing protocols.
- Provide technical support to site engineering teams for installation and commissioning.
- Help ensure plant instrumentation complies with nuclear safety requirements and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to staff on instruments and control systems.
- Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
- Manage assigned work by prioritizing and executing tasks, managing schedules and budgets, and reporting progress to meet project goals.
- Supervise and coach intermediate and junior I&C engineers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Leave 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
