Instrumentation and Control Engineer

BCP Engineers & Consultants; Mineral (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Engineers & Consultants seeks an I&C Project Engineer for nuclear power plant design work in Virginia. The role leads replacement projects and coordinates with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and management to deliver compliant design changes.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in electrical power design within a nuclear setting, strong I&C background, and experience with DCS/PLC systems. The role supports outages with flexible scheduling, including remote work options.

Qualifications

• Nuclear power plant experience and knowledge of its design, systems, and components.
• Experience with Industrial Control Systems (DCS/PLC) and related control devices.
• Familiarity with Electrical Distribution and Instrumentation & Control systems in a plant.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, codes, and standards to design change development.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare engineering products such as design packages, specifications, calculations, and evaluations.
• Oversee external engineering work ensuring compliance with Dominion Energy and industry standards.
• Provide technical support for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and simulations.
• Interface with suppliers and stakeholders to support technical reviews.
• Analyze risk and failure modes and incorporate mitigation strategies in designs.
• Report status to engineering leads, project managers, and management on a periodic basis.
• Support construction and field implementation with design updates and issue resolution.

Skills

Nuclear design experience

Electrical/IC engineering

Engineering writing

Code/regulation interpretation

Project management

Design change execution

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering (ANSI compliant)

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Work Schedule

Typical 40 hours per week (4x10s or 5x8s) with option of one remote day per week. Up to 72 hours per week during refueling outages, day or night shift, outage schedule to fit needs of assigned work/project.

Required Travel

Limited to project specific needs (Factory Acceptance Testing) on an as needed basis

High Level Project Overview

The candidate will fill a position as an I&C Project Engineer. This role works with a cross-functional team of station stakeholders, project leads, and project managers to evaluate modifications to the plant design.

High Level Position Overview

• Function as the Lead / Responsible Engineer (RE) for replacement of the Automatic Voltage Regulator, Generator Protection Relays, Main Generator, and Exciter replacement projects for North Anna Units 1 and 2. The RE’s roles and responsibilities include the following:
• Lead development of design changes in accordance with applicable station and industry guidance
• Coordinate technical reviews and support from internal and external stakeholders and engineering disciplines to ensure quality design changes and project deliverables
• Provide input into drawing updates in support of design development
• Review vendor drawings, testing documentation, test plans, reports, specifications, and technical manuals
• Provide design bases document reviews and revisions as required
• Provide field implementation support
• Monitor project schedule and provide input/updates to the project manager for deliverables and milestones
• Oversee design engineering tasks performed by contracted external resources
• Support other electrical / I&C projects as needed during design development and implementation

Responsibilities include

• Reviewing and/or preparing engineering products (e.g., Design / Engineering Change packages, Specifications, Calculations, Technical Evaluations.)
• Overseeing contracted engineering work and ensuring consistency and compliance with Dominion Energy and industry standards.
• Providing technical support, input, and oversight for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and Simulations (e.g., reviewing and approving procedures and observing activities).
• Interfacing with the primary equipment supplier and project stakeholders to support technical reviews and input.
• Analyzing engineering risk and failure modes and incorporating mitigating strategies in the designs.
• Reporting and presenting status to engineering team lead, project managers, and management team on a periodic basis.
• Supporting construction / implementation phase (e.g., design updates, field change evaluations, resolution of technical issues).

Top Required Skills

• Experience with nuclear power plant design, systems, and components
• Strong background in Electrical, Computer, or I&C Engineering fields
• Specification, technical, engineering writing ability
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, procedures, and standards to solve complex problems and achieve project objectives. Experience with relay logic, power systems, electrical schematics, circuit design, load calculations and analyses.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and specifications to design change development and implementation
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Equally effective working individually or in a team environment

Strongly Preferred Skills and Qualifications (with training documentation and record provided)

• 50.59 (or equivalent)
• Candidates will be expected to have or gain familiarity with the nuclear power plant design, including the Electrical Distribution System and or the Instrumentation and Control Systems at the station.
• Experience with Industrial Control Systems such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and associated control system devices, computers, communications, and networks? Demonstrated hands‑on experience with power generation Industrial Control Systems and skills in the use of advanced control techniques;
• In‑depth knowledge of industry advances in control system monitoring, testing and analysis of control equipment; and controls theory
• Knowledge and experience of power plant controls, steam turbine control systems, combustion turbine control systems, balance of plant control systems
• Knowledge and experience of electrical and electronics theory

Preferred Years of Experience

• 6+ years of directly‑related electrical power design engineering experience in a power generating station, nuclear background strongly preferred
• 10+ years of industry experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or comparable degree that meets ANSI requirements. / Possess a 4-year Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent extensive electrical engineering field experience.
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license can be used in lieu of a 4-year degree

Ideal background / Companies / Industry Experience

• Prior nuclear experience is a plus
• Prior power utility experience (generation, T&D) is a plus