Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls

Aecon Concessions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support projects at the Vistra Comanche Peak nuclear station in Texas. The role requires a B.S. degree in engineering, 8 years of experience in power plants, and familiarity with nuclear standards. Responsibilities include preparing engineering change packages and evaluating instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be able to work independently. We foster a diverse workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 8 years of overall experience in design, operations, or field service/support for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• 5 years of experience in design of operating nuclear power plants in the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and analysis; must work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Engineering Change Packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, and logic diagrams.
• Evaluate and specify pressure, temperature, flow, and level process instrumentation.
• Perform engineering calculations for a nuclear plant such as instrument set-points.

Skills

Engineering design and analysis

Familiarity with nuclear regulations

Leadership and mentoring

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering

Job description

Location: Glen Rose, TX, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

What is the Opportunity?

At Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United), we are a team of engineers, builders, planners, and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure for tomorrow. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable, and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations. We are seeking a Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with nuclear engineering experience to support work at the Vistra Comanche Peak nuclear station.

What You'll Do Here:

• Prepare Engineering Change Packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, logic diagrams, instrument hookups, etc. for plant modification packages including digital upgrades.
• Prepare specifications for control of plant process/auxiliary systems.
• Prepare and review logic diagrams and system functional descriptions for implementation of system control logic into plant control systems.
• Evaluate and specify pressure, temperature, flow, and level process instrumentation.
• Perform engineering calculations for a nuclear plant such as instrument set-points, electrical loading changes, etc.
• Perform Digital Upgrade evaluations.
• Interface with equipment vendors, providing oversight and review of project submittals such as drawings, O&M manuals and software quality documentation.
• Support multiple projects and coordinate activities with clients, contractors, vendors and other members of the project teams.

What You Bring To The Team:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering from an accredited 4-year university
• 8 years’ overall experience in design, operations, or field service/support for power plants or heavy industrial facilities
• 5 years of experience relating to design of operating nuclear power plants in the U.S.
• NANTeL Certified in the Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-01)
• Current or recent qualifications to independently prepare nuclear modification packages at a commercial nuclear plant (i.e., qualified to a utility/owner Quality Assurance program) [preferred]
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in US (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and analysis; must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulations and industry standards
• Experience including leading a team of engineers and technicians and training/mentoring junior staff
• Good written and oral communication skills; must be able to interface with other members of the project team including other disciplines, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to nuclear plants and other facilities requiring background checks and pre-employment/random.
• Field experience at an operating nuclear plant

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth

Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas