Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Design – Level D
Location: Decatur, AL 35602
Duration: 11 Months
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of complex power generation projects. This role serves as a working technical lead responsible for overseeing engineering activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful execution of design and modification projects.

The selected candidate will lead I&C engineering efforts, provide technical guidance to engineers and technical staff, and support the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of critical plant systems. This position combines hands-on engineering responsibilities with project leadership and technical oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and coordinate the work of engineers, specialists, technicians, and contractor personnel within the I&C engineering group.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned projects and engineering activities.

• Assign, monitor, and review technical work to ensure quality standards and project milestones are achieved.

• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineering team members.

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the technical execution of large-scale engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with complex technical requirements.

• Manage project schedules, technical deliverables, and engineering resources.

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex engineering challenges and design issues.

• Communicate project progress, technical risks, and critical issues to engineering leadership.

Engineering Design & Analysis

• Apply advanced Instrumentation & Controls and electrical engineering principles to a wide range of design, modification, and improvement projects.

• Perform engineering calculations, system evaluations, and design reviews.

• Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.

• Independently make sound engineering judgments and decisions regarding design solutions and methodologies.

• Perform senior-level engineering assignments while serving in a technical leadership capacity.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Represent the engineering group in project meetings, technical reviews, planning sessions, and coordination activities.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and project management teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Present technical recommendations and project updates to management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.

• Several years of experience in electrical and/or I&C engineering design within an industrial, utility, power generation, or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and coordinating engineering teams.

• Strong understanding of engineering design practices, system integration, and project execution.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting commercial nuclear power generation facilities.

• Previous experience within a nuclear engineering organization.

• Experience leading electrical or I&C modification, upgrade, or capital improvement projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Familiarity with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and engineering processes.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement.

• Candidates should expect to be onsite a minimum of two days per week during the initial phase of the assignment.

• Onsite requirements may be reduced based on performance, project needs, and management approval.

• This is not a fully remote position.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with a strong background in Instrumentation & Controls and/or Electrical Engineering who can successfully lead technical projects in a complex industrial environment. Commercial nuclear experience is highly preferred; however, experienced engineers from other power generation, utility, manufacturing, or heavy industrial sectors will also be considered if they can demonstrate the ability to lead engineering projects and provide technical oversight.