Electrical I&C Engineer

Orano Enrichment USA LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Orano USA is seeking an Electrical I&C Engineer for Project IKE in Oak Ridge, TN. You will work on electrical power, instrumentation, and controls, shaping network architecture, software interfaces, and project operations support.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in I&C. Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Schneider) and VFDs is preferred; nuclear sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Needs BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in I&C engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC and UI programming (Allen Bradley, Schneider).

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements for I&C and process control.
• Define architecture for electrical power systems and instrumentation & control solutions.
• Review reference plant documents: process control principles and system descriptions.
• Define and manage interfaces between systems.
• Support IROFS strategy and V&V processes.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures.
• Develop methods or models in electrical I&C engineering.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Schneider Electric systems

VFDs

Job description

• Name: Electrical I&C Engineer
• Ref #: 15286
• Posting Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
• Country: United States
• Region: Tennessee
• City: Oak Ridge (TN)
• Business Unit (BU): CE
• Type of Employment: Permanent/Regular
• Desired Starting Date: 01-09-2026
• Work Schedule: Full time
• Remote Work: In office
• Job: TA - STUDIES & DESIGN

ABOUT ORANO

Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE, a cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Electrical I&C Engineer to join our innovative team on Project IKE. As the Electrical I&C Engineer, you'll work on complex engineering assignments in electrical power, instrumentation, and controls. You'll contribute to developing network architecture and design, developing software interfaces, and providing crucial project operations support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the technical requirements related to I&C and Process Control.
• Define architecture for electrical power systems and instrumentation & control solutions
• Perform check and review of reference plant technical documents: process control principle, systems description and functional analysis.
• Define and manage interfaces
• Assist in defining the IROFS strategy (Items Relied On For Safety) and process control impact
• Assist in verification and validation (V&V) processes
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures
• Develop and adapt methods, systems, or models in electrical I&C engineering
• Research and propose best practices and improvements in the field

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in I&C engineering
• Proficiency in PLC and User Interface Programming, particularly with Allen Bradley and Schneider Electric systems
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Background in software development, installation, testing, and maintenance for I&C systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in I&C engineering
• Experience in network design and electrical power systems
• Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) processes in I&C systems
• Experience in the nuclear energy sector

This position requires access to classified national security information. In accordance with U.S. government regulations governing such access, only U.S. citizens (natural born or naturalized) are eligible for a security clearance. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a clearance to access classified national security information.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities
• and more...

ORANO GROUP

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano's activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.