Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

X-energy • Rockville, MD

18h • $188,750 - $212,500

About The Position

The Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer supports the design and development of instrumentation and controls (I&C) through all phases of the design lifecycle, including testing, analysis, and implementation of hardware according to design requirements. The role delivers I&C design support for process systems and works across engineering and other organizational teams to develop, review, and implement designs.

The position leads I&C design work with substantial independence, provides technical direction through discipline-specific roadmaps and design criteria, mentors less experienced engineers, and leads internal and customer design reviews. It also supports project planning and schedules, resolves design issues, and applies process management to deliver high-quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering, controls engineering, instrumentation, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical computer engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically, twenty years of experience in an engineering role. A master’s degree in engineering or a related field may substitute for two years of experience, and a Ph.D. in engineering or a related field may substitute for three years of experience. Relevant academic design projects, research, or design teams may contribute to the degree-related experience substitution. Previous X-energy experience exceeding performance standards may also substitute for years of experience.
• Experience in the application or development of software codes or standards.
• Knowledge or experience in software engineering, software development, or use of a software development toolset.

Responsibilities

• Design I&C for process systems, including controls, instrumentation, data collection, electromechanical systems, automation and robotics, and connectivity.
• Work with system and mechanical engineers, designers, and analysts to develop detailed designs.
• Support mechanical engineers in developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Interface with Architectural and Engineering firms as needed to support I&C system development and implementation.
• Develop functional requirements and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control systems.
• Oversee process instrumentation design, specification, and procurement.
• Develop control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other equipment to improve plant functionality.
• Develop control logic narratives, control logic diagrams, and control logic schematic diagrams.
• Develop panel wiring and interconnect cabling diagrams.
• Create or oversee development of human-machine interface (HMI) screens.
• Develop specifications for programmable logic control (PLC) or distributed control systems (DCS), components, and instrumentation; develop control logic code and implement it on PLCs/DCS.
• Author I&C system hardware descriptions, including requirements, functional specifications, and system architecture descriptions.
• Develop troubleshooting plans and failure mode analysis documents to support design reviews.
• Author factory acceptance test procedures.
• Write guidance for instrument checking, calibration, and testing.
• Develop instrument checking, calibration, and testing programs.
• Participate in system Process Hazards Analysis.
• Interface directly with other workgroups, including System Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Radiation Protection, and Cyber Security.
• Assist relevant teams in resolving I&C design issues.
• Mentor less experienced instrumentation and controls design engineers.
• Lead internal company and customer design reviews and presentations regarding I&C design.
• Prepare and review design change packages and design calculations, such as load flow, short circuit, and protective device coordination calculations, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist project management leadership with detailed schedules and planning issues for I&C design activities.
• Lead core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision, exercising independent judgment.
• Implement process management to deliver high-quality I&C design support.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to set enterprise-level technical direction by developing and owning technology- or discipline-specific roadmaps, best practices, and/or design criteria.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior