Engineer V I&C - Nuclear

Zachry Group

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineer V in Instrumentation and Control for their Charlotte, NC office. This role involves overseeing engineering and design activities for nuclear power plants, requiring extensive experience with controls systems and technical knowledge of industry standards. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and significant experience in the nuclear field, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 18 years of experience, at least 8 years in nuclear power.
  • Proficient in analog and digital control systems.
  • Experience with operating plant procedures and NRC regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop specifications and modification packages for projects.
  • Evaluate and select standards and criteria for engineering projects.
  • Manage budget, scope, and quality of project assignments.

Skills

Verbal communication
Written communication
Presentation skills

Education

BS in electrical engineering
BS in mechanical engineering
BS in nuclear engineering
BS in chemical engineering
BS in computer engineering
MS in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc

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Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. (ZNE) is currently seeking an Engineer V, I&C for a direct hire position located in Charlotte, NC, or Stonington, CT office. This is an in-office position in either our Stonington, Ct or Charlotte, NC office. This position is not remote.

Position Synopsis: Engineer V, I&C will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. Engineer V, I&C should have extensive experience with power plant system instrumentation and control strategies and must have technical knowledge of legacy equipment and a thorough understanding of digital control systems design that are based on the latest digital platforms. Engineer V, I&C will be responsible for planning, organizing, and preparing modifications and shall be capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and using standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for technical projects. Engineer V, I&C must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining I&C design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting control valves and instruments, developing control system functionality, developing control system architectures, and defining I/O device interfaces.

The position includes managing budget, scope schedule and quality associated with the designated work assignment with minimal guidance and technical oversight. Position will require the ability to devise new approaches to technical problems with a broad knowledge of precedents in the industry. The position will require interfacing and coordinating with multiple design disciplines as well as with the customer’s representatives. Engineer V, I&C must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. Engineer V, I&C must have experience in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data prepared by other engineers. Managing project teams as well as providing mentoring oversight to entry level and junior engineers will be required.

Education Required (minimum): BS in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical, computer or process/controls engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program that includes course work in analog and digital control systems.

Experience Required (minimum): 18 years (minimum) of experience with at least 8 of those years with nuclear power, preferably with digital/analog controls systems is required. Experience with operating plant procedures, processes and nuclear plant licensing.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum): Engineer V, I&C must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Engineer V, I&C will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Certification(s) or License(s) Required (minimum): NA

Preferred Education: MS (in one of the degrees noted above in Education Required section) from an ABET accredited engineering program is desirable.

Preferred Experience: Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects.

Preferred Certification(s) or License(s): Professional Engineering registration (PE) is desirable.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Position Synopsis: Engineer V, I&C will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. Engineer V, I&C should have extensive experience with power plant system instrumentation and control strategies and must have technical knowledge of legacy equipment and a thorough understanding of digital control systems design that are based on the latest digital platforms. Engineer V, I&C will be responsible for planning, organizing, and preparing modifications and shall be capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and using standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for technical projects. Engineer V, I&C must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining I&C design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting control valves and instruments, developing control system functionality, developing control system architectures, and defining I/O device interfaces.

Qualifications

Education Required (minimum): BS in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical, computer or process/controls engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program that includes course work in analog and digital control systems.

Experience Required (minimum): 18 years (minimum) of experience with at least 8 of those years with nuclear power, preferably with digital/analog controls systems is required. Experience with operating plant procedures, processes and nuclear plant licensing.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum): Engineer V, I&C must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Engineer V, I&C will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Preferred Education: MS (in one of the degrees noted above in Education Required section) from an ABET accredited engineering program is desirable.

Preferred Experience: Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects.

Preferred Certification(s) or License(s): Professional Engineering registration (PE) is desirable.

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    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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    Full-time
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    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
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