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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

$84k - $118.65k

Enercon

Overview

Become a part of ENERCON as a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer. We are seeking talented I&C Engineers to join our Nuclear Design Group.

Our Instrumentation & Controls Engineer career path has many options. You can bring your experience to our mid-level and senior roles, or step into a principal engineer position where you'll lead and mentor others. We continually invest in our employees and provide training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression-whether you prefer a path to become a subject matter or technical expert, a people leader, a project manager, or a leader in business development. We are currently hiring for full-time roles in the following locations:

  • Glendale, AZ
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
  • Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Ft Worth, TX
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Pensacola, FL
  • Tampa, FL
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • Charlotte, NC
  • King of Prussia, PA

We are looking for Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineers to be part of multi-discipline project teams that perform upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The subject matter will be in the following areas:

  • Digital Systems, such as PLCs, DCSs, Human System Interfaces, network devices, and similar control systems
  • Sensing instruments and transmitters for level, pressure, flow, temperature, reactivity, vibration, position, and speed
  • Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control systems
  • Design change package preparation and review/design verification per industry and client standards
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers
Responsibilities

As a key member of our engineering department, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of commercial nuclear power facilities. A typical day may include conducting electrical assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, updating plant drawings and documentation, reviewing vendor submittals, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance plant reliability and safety.

  • Develop Engineering Deliverables: Produce precise and error-free drawings, calculations, and analyses that exceed industry codes, standards, and client expectations, ensuring every project is built on a solid foundation of accuracy
  • Set the Standard: Develop engineering documents that not only meet but surpass client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements, adhering to processes that guarantee excellence every step of the way
  • Stay on the Cutting Edge: Continuously enhance your expertise in industry codes, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques, staying ahead in the dynamic nuclear sector
  • Drive Quality & Precision: Deliver exceptional engineering solutions that align with rigorous quality assurance programs and consistently raise the bar for project performance
  • Cultivate Strong Client Connections: Build trust and lasting relationships through clear communication, professional engagement, and the consistent delivery of superior engineering results
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to create integrated, well-rounded designs that meet diverse project requirements
  • Provide Field Support: Take your expertise on-site, engaging directly with client personnel, performing detailed plant walkdowns, and ensuring all structures, systems, and components meet the highest engineering standards #LI-MB1

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering, or related field in Engineering or equivalent education/experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering of instrumentation and control systems; preferably for nuclear power
  • Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for either BWR or PWR units, including turbine/feedwater controls, radiation monitoring, HVAC/chiller controls, reactor protection, plant process computers, and human system interfaces
  • Experience in preparing, marking up, and reviewing design drawings, instrument data sheets, and software/cyber security documents
  • Experience developing system requirement/ procurement specifications, design descriptions/control narratives, test plans/test procedures, and requirements traceability matrixes
  • Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
  • Good writing, presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
  • Proficient in Word and Excel
  • Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required
  • Approximate travel of 10% as needed

Compensation Range

USD $84,000.00 - USD $118,650.00 /Yr.
Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

PleaseCLICK HEREto learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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