Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Nuclear Power

MLS Technologies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical I&C Engineer to provide on-site support for nuclear power plant projects. This role involves designing and approving Engineering Change Packages, including equipment specifications and electrical design documents. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical and I&C system design, particularly for nuclear facilities, and will possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to critical projects in the energy sector, ensuring safety and efficiency in power generation.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in electrical and I&C systems design for power plants.
• Familiarity with nuclear standard design process and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and approval of Engineering Change Packages for nuclear power plants.
• Support multiple projects and coordinate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

I&C System Design

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OTI-ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

***Looking for experience with Electrical I&C engineering with specific modification packages at Nuclear Power Plants***

Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls engineer and design, providing on-site support. Work entails design and approval of Engineering Change Packages consisting of:

- Equipment specifications, data sheets, calculations, and analysis as required to support the design and configuration control process.

- Equipment specifications include transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS/DC, communication systems, digital and process instrumentation and controls system components.

- Calculations include electrical studies including short circuit, voltage drop, coordination and arc flash studies using OTI-ETAP software.

- Electrical/I&C design documents including single line diagrams and panel schedules, schematic and wiring diagrams, electrical physical and raceway drawings, lighting and grounding plans, and cable schedules.

- Review of proposals, schedules and budgets; monitoring and reporting budget and schedule performance; and providing technical leadership to engineers and designers for the Electrical/I&C discipline.

- Candidate will support multiple projects and will coordinate activities with clients, contractors, vendors and other members of the project teams.

***Must be a Citizen of the U.S. or Canada and able to obtain unescorted access to a U.S. Nuclear Power Plant.

BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4-year university.
15 years overall experience in design electrical and I&C systems for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
5 years of experience in electrical and I&C system design for nuclear plants in North America.
Familiarity with the nuclear standard design process, and experience preparing engineering drawings including but not limited to wiring diagrams and schematics.
Familiarity with IEEE, EPRI, ISA and IAEA Codes and Standards and NRC Reg Guides relating to nuclear plant licensing and design.
Good written and oral communication skills. Must be able to interface with other members of the project team including other disciplines, client, contractors and vendors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Expertise using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio and Teams.

Preferred Requirements:

MS in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineering (PE) License in any state in the U.S. with ability to obtain licensure in other states by comity.
15 years of nuclear generation design experience.