Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Kiewit; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & I&C Engineer to design and review I&C systems for nuclear projects across multiple locations, including IL/KS/TN/TX. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and travel to client sites for design reviews and coordination.

The candidate should have 7–10+ years in I&C engineering, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and ideally PE certification; responsibilities include design, specifications, and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• 7–10+ years of experience in I&C engineering design for industrial applications or nuclear power plants.
• Extensive background in commercial nuclear and DOE nuclear design projects is preferred.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing specifications, procurement documents, and engineering design packages.
• Knowledgeable in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and engineering design principles (e.g., GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, interference checks).
• Familiar with P&ID, PFD, and general arrangement drawings for skid-mounted or permanent equipment packages.
• Competent in lighting, communications, and security systems design.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing error-free documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving engineering challenges.
• Leads integrated engineering processes to meet project milestones.
• Conducts constructability reviews and supports conceptual design development.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance standards and timely project delivery.
• Willing to travel (less than 20%) for design reviews and site coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design & Documentation: Prepare scoping documents and conceptual design reviews.
• Prepare I&C design deliverables, such as P&IDs, instrument layouts, control philosophy / narratives, communication drawings, logic diagrams, and master IO lists / indexes.
• Create and review detailed designs for instrument installation / mounting, HMIs, PLC ladder logic, security, hazardous area classifications, etc.
• Develop and review equipment procurement specifications.
• Support vendor bid evaluations and manage Q&A tracking.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Interface with clients and support implementation personnel.
• Site Support: Travel to client/vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews and construction coordination.

Skills

I&C engineering

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license

Tools

P&ID drafting

PFD drafting

PLC ladder logic

HMI design

ASME BPVC knowledge

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & I&C Engineer to design and review I&C systems for nuclear projects across multiple locations, including IL/KS/TN/TX. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and travel to client sites for design reviews and coordination.

The candidate should have 7–10+ years in I&C engineering, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and ideally PE certification; responsibilities include design, specifications, and compliance