Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern (Nuclear)

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern to contribute to design engineering, standards, and tooling while supporting construction projects across North America.

As an I&C Intern you will help develop master instrument indexes, alarm lists, control narratives, and mounting details, while prioritizing safety and compliance. The role supports feasibility studies, RFIs, and cross-discipline reviews in a growing nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Instrumentation and Controls or Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s/Master’s), with control system programming and logic diagram knowledge

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs and specify suitable equipment for effective design solutions.
• Understands departmental standards, engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines; offers input as required.
• Develops I&C design documents such as Master Instrument Indexes, Alarm Setpoint Lists, Area Classification Guides, Control Narratives, Mounting Details, Rack Layouts, and Field Instrument Requirements
• Supports feasibility and planning studies by analyzing customer data and coordinating with engineers to provide recommendations
• Assists in contract administration for instrumentation and control systems, including FMCS, DCS, Remote I/O Cabinets, and instrumentation, ensuring timely submittals
• Responds to RFIs from clients and contractors on instrumentation, controls, operations, logic, and startup issues
• Reviews other disciplines' deliverables for I&C compatibility and impacts

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s/Master’s)

Tools

Master Instrument Indexes

Alarm Setpoint Lists

DCS/FMCS systems knowledge

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern to contribute to design engineering, standards, and tooling while supporting construction projects across North America.

As an I&C Intern you will help develop master instrument indexes, alarm lists, control narratives, and mounting details, while prioritizing safety and compliance. The role supports feasibility studies, RFIs, and cross-discipline reviews in a growing nuclear environment.