Nuclear I&C Design Engineer – Senior to Principal Path

ENERCON; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer for our Nuclear Design Group in Fort Worth, TX. You will design I&C components and control systems, including PLCs and DCS, supporting safe and reliable operation of nuclear facilities.

Join a team that values engineering excellence, continuous learning, and career progression—from mid-level to principal roles with mentoring and leadership opportunities. U.S. citizenship is required for federal contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with design of I&C plant components and controls systems including PLCs and DCS.
• Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm.
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• US Citizenship is required due to Federal Contract Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, reliable operation of nuclear power facilities.
• Develop engineering deliverables: drawings, calculations, and analyses to industry codes and client expectations.
• Set engineering documents to meet client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with industry codes, safety culture, and advanced design techniques.
• Drive quality and precision in engineering solutions within QA programs.
• Cultivate strong client connections through clear communication and delivery of results.
• Provide field support on-site, including plant walkdowns to ensure compliance.

Skills

I&C Design

Electrical PLCs

DCS integration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

Job description

ENERCON is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer for our Nuclear Design Group in Fort Worth, TX. You will design I&C components and control systems, including PLCs and DCS, supporting safe and reliable operation of nuclear facilities.

Join a team that values engineering excellence, continuous learning, and career progression—from mid-level to principal roles with mentoring and leadership opportunities. U.S. citizenship is required for federal contracts.