Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Design & Upgrades

ENERCON; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join the Nuclear Design Group in multiple U.S. locations, including Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on I&C system design for power plants and requires collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in I&C design, strong documentation skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Travel about 10% may be involved, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of design engineering experience for instrumentation and control systems; nuclear power preferred.
• Experience with power plant I&C design for BWR or PWR units and related systems.
• Experience developing system requirements, specifications, test plans, and traceability matrices.
• US Citizenship required due to Federal Contract Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering deliverables: drawings, calculations, analyses to industry codes and client standards.
• Create engineering documents that meet client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with industry codes, safety culture, and advanced design techniques.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions aligning with QA programs.
• Build trust with clients through clear communication and reliable results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce integrated designs.
• Provide field support with on-site plant walkdowns and inspections.

Skills

I&C design experience

Power plant instrumentation

Documentation & data sheets

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join the Nuclear Design Group in multiple U.S. locations, including Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on I&C system design for power plants and requires collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in I&C design, strong documentation skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Travel about 10% may be involved, and U.S. citizenship is required.