Instrumentation Engineer SR 4P/528

4P Consulting Inc.; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer Sr. in Waynesboro, GA. The role requires 8+ years of experience and involves serving as the Responsible Design Engineer for instrumentation and controls. Key responsibilities include overseeing design changes, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with codes. The ideal candidate should have strong electrical knowledge, hands-on field experience, and preference for nuclear power generation exposure. This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage with multidisciplinary teams and influence critical projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related instrumentation or controls engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience checking cables and wiring in the field.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer and Lead Engineer for instrumentation and control system design changes.
• Provide technical oversight and review of I&C drawings and design documentation.
• Act as the primary engineering interface between other disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation and controls knowledge

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Instrumentation Engineer Sr. (I&C / Instrumentation & Controls)

Experience Level: 8+ Years
Contract- 3 Years

Location- Waynesboro, GA

Client- Southern Nuclear.

Position Summary

The Instrumentation Engineer Sr. serves as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Responsible Lead Engineer (RLE) for assigned instrumentation and controls (I&C) design changes. This role provides technical leadership and oversight of design deliverables while acting as the primary engineering interface between internal disciplines, vendors, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong electrical and I&C knowledge, hands-on field experience, and prior exposure to nuclear or highly regulated design environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer and Lead Engineer for assigned instrumentation and control system design changes

• Provide technical oversight and review of I&C drawings, calculations, specifications, and design documentation

• Ensure design products meet applicable codes, standards, and engineering requirements

Coordination & Stakeholder Interface

• Act as the primary engineering interface between:

  • Other engineering disciplines

  • Vendors and suppliers

  • Project stakeholders and plant personnel

• Coordinate engineering activities to support project schedules and deliverables

Field Support & Testing

• Perform and support site walkdowns

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Travel as required to support FAT, SAT, and project-related meetings

Project & Cost Support

• Support development of project scope and cost estimates

• Assist in managing mid-size to large-scale projects from an engineering deliverables perspective

• Support issue resolution related to instrumentation design, installation, or field conditions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

• 8+ years of related instrumentation or controls engineering experience

• Solid electrical and instrumentation knowledge

• Experience reading and reviewing electrical and controls drawings

• Hands-on experience checking cables and wiring in the field

• Experience supporting cost estimating and project scoping

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, vendors, and project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in nuclear power generation or regulated utility environments

• Design experience supporting instrumentation and control systems

• Experience working as a Lead or Responsible Design Engineer

• Familiarity with plant modification processes, design change packages, and testing activities

Work Environment

• Combination of office-based engineering work, plant walkdowns, and vendor facilities

• Interaction with multidisciplinary engineering teams and plant operations

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