Nuclear I&C Design Engineer – Systems Upgrades & Field Support

ENERCON; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in the United States. The role supports multi-disciplinary teams on upgrades and modifications for nuclear plants, focusing on PLCs, DCS, HMI, sensors, and control systems.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, contribute to engineering deliverables, and ensure regulatory compliance while traveling up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Nuclear Engineering, or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in design engineering of instrumentation and control systems; preferably for nuclear power.
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for BWR or PWR units, including turbine/feedwater controls, radiation monitoring, HVAC/chiller controls, reactor protection, plant process computers, and human system interfaces.
• Experience preparing, marking up, and reviewing design drawings, instrument data sheets, and software/cyber security documents.
• Experience developing system requirement/procurement specifications, design descriptions/control narratives, test plans/procedures, and requirements traceability matrices.
• 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.
• Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Engineering Deliverables: Produce precise drawings, calculations, and analyses that meet codes, standards, and client expectations.
• Set the Standard: Create documents that meet client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay on the Cutting Edge: Continuously enhance expertise in industry codes, safety culture, and advanced design techniques.
• Drive Quality & Precision: Deliver engineering solutions aligned with quality assurance programs.
• Cultivate Strong Client Connections: Build trust through clear communication and reliable results.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs.
• Provide Field Support: Perform on-site walkdowns and ensure structures, systems, and components meet standards.

Skills

I&C design experience

Nuclear power experience

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Computer/Nuclear Engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in the United States. The role supports multi-disciplinary teams on upgrades and modifications for nuclear plants, focusing on PLCs, DCS, HMI, sensors, and control systems.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, contribute to engineering deliverables, and ensure regulatory compliance while traveling up to 10%.