Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear
On-site · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear role focusing on defining I&C requirements and delivering engineering work packages for nuclear and thermal power projects. Key responsibilities include developing I&C deliverables (Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, control philosophy, control narratives, instrument index and I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, installation details, P&IDs, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, wiring/interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics), mentoring junior staff, participating in HAZOP/COMS and safety reviews, interfacing with other disciplines, managing vendor relationships, and supporting proposals and pursuit plans. Requires a BSc/BEng in engineering, PE or EIT preferred, 7–10 years’ experience in nuclear/thermal plant I&C design, strong communication, planning, and knowledge of IEEE/ISA/IEC standards, with travel willingness and export-control eligibility.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer‐in‐Training (EIT) status is preferred
- Minimum of 7–10 years of project experience in the design of instrumentation and control systems in nuclear and/or thermal power plants
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to function with minimal supervision
- Sound understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEEE, ISA, and IEC
- Experience with construction and commissioning activities
- Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants
- Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium‐cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable
- Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA‐1)
- Eligibility to work on export‐controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810
- Ability to travel for short‐term business trips, domestically and internationally
Additional Requirements
- Eligibility to work on export‐controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810
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