Associate Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Nuclear Power

Black & Veatch; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls professional in York Region, Canada. The role involves supporting a team of engineers in the design and planning for power generation plants. Key responsibilities include generating engineering documents and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants should possess a relevant engineering degree and have experience in I&C design. Flexible work options may be available after initial employment.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Performance-based bonus program

Work-life balance options

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year related work experience.
• Willingness to learn power industry processes.
• Ability to balance individual and team contributions.

Responsibilities

• Generate engineering design documents for power plant systems.
• Mentor lower-level engineers and provide oversight.

Skills

I&C design experience

Control system network architecture

Instrumentation and process automation

Excellent writing and communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id :112439

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls professional to support a team of I&C engineers and assist in the technical design, procurement, planning and coordination for Nuclear/Power Generation Plants.

Black & Veatch (B&V) is engaged in a variety of engineering and design activities in support of the addition of power plants in North America and around the world including Small Modular Reactors (SMR). This work entails studies, procurement, design for power plants including the Balance of Plant systems required for support. Instrumentation and controls professionals are needed to work as part of our team. Professionals will be integrated into our existing teams based on their expertise and experience.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Work as part of the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems related to the power plant (logics, network architecture diagrams, instrument lists, I/O Lists, instrument installation details, schematics and wiring drawings, calculations, studies, technical specifications, etc.).
• Mentor lower-level engineers, review and provide oversight of their work or assignments.

The Team

The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and Solutions. Our team provides a full range of services including consulting, master planning, assessments, conceptual design, detailed design, EPC, design-build, construction support, field services, testing, commissioning, resident engineering, staff augmentation, training, on-call services, and system implementation, configuration, and programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous I&C design experience for large scale power plants.
• Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data sheets, control narratives, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for control and instrumentation, and procurement specifications for I&C equipment.
• Experience in instrumentation and process automation systems applications and selection.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
• Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
• Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 1 year related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications
Engineer in training (EIT) preferred

Work Environment and Schedule

• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be required physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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