Nuclear Design Engineer – Controls & CAD Expert

Framatome-North-America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Health & Wellness

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Additional perks

Job summary

Framatome in Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to support design, development, analysis, testing, and field tasks for nuclear projects.

You will plan assignments, resolve technical issues, develop procedures, and apply engineering standards with hands-on wiring and control systems knowledge. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or technical field and 6+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field required.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills to convey detailed technical data.
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of industrial controls, cabinet layouts, and schematics/wiring diagrams.
• PLC and VFD experience; hands-on wiring and assembly.
• Advanced technical writing skills (operating instructions, test procedures).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advice in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, and execution of field tasks.
• Plan and conduct moderate technical or engineering-related assignments.
• Provide resolution to moderate technical or engineering-related problems.
• Develop and recommend procedures and methods.
• Evaluate, select and apply technical techniques and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Engineering standards

Automated controls knowledge

PLC and VFD experience

Wiring & assembly

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Framatome in Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to support design, development, analysis, testing, and field tasks for nuclear projects.

You will plan assignments, resolve technical issues, develop procedures, and apply engineering standards with hands-on wiring and control systems knowledge. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or technical field and 6+ years of related experience.