Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
$100,019–$152,807 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant controls systems by investigating, troubleshooting, and solving electrical controls engineering issues. Develop digital systems design including PLC, DCS, and networked computer systems while preparing functional requirements and procurement specifications. Perform critical digital asset cyber assessments, conduct client meetings and site walkdowns, and review design documentation, calculations, and drawings. Mentor less experienced engineers and guide teams in using modern tools and AI to automate workflows and reduce rework. Assist the project manager to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while preparing clear technical reports.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 7 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls systems in a project team environment for commercial, industrial applications, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for modifications to existing nuclear power plants
- Selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation assembly of design packages, calculations, and specifications
- Experience with controls system design including applications for low and medium voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays
- Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
- Experience in reviewing design documentation
- Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Desired Qualifications
- PE license is preferred
- Experience in leading others who use modern tools: taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Leadership in directing automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
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