Remote I&C Engineer

Enercon; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal I&C Engineer for the Nuclear Services Group to lead digital I&C design across PLC, DCS, and computer-based control systems, ensuring precision, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and site walkdowns to identify design solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of I&C experience, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or similar), a Professional Engineering license, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• Professional Engineering License required.
• 10+ years of I&C engineering experience.
• Experience with nuclear design projects.
• Knowledge of digital hardware and software components used in digital I&C system platforms.
• Experience in design, installation, and testing of large scale digital control and monitoring upgrades.
• Willingness to access client sites and travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital I&C design engineering activities (PLC, DCS, networked systems).
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure compliance with specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare Engineering Change Packages to upgrade obsolete analog-based I&C systems to modern computer-based systems.
• Perform design studies, project scopes, and engineering estimates; support budget and schedule development.
• Review OEM digital platform hardware/software documentation and conduct site walkdowns as needed.

Skills

I&C engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Overview

Our ENERCON Nuclear Services Group is seeking a Principal I&C Engineer to join the team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge design, collaborating with visionary teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible while ensuring precision, quality, and compliance. If you're passionate about pioneering advancements and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in the world of digital control systems. If you have 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, please read more about this pivotal role and the exciting work our team is completing.

To be remote must not live within 50 miles of an ENERCON office.

Responsibilities

A typical day in this role immerses you in innovative digital I&C design, where you'll collaborate with a talented team to tackle complex challenges, develop system solutions, and create impactful designs that shape the future of control systems, all while ensuring compliance and driving transformative change.

• Digital I&C Design Engineering: Perform a variety of complex digital I&C design engineering activities. Perform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation & control systems functional requirements
• System Coordination & Compliance: Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. Proficiency in the application and use of the regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards that are unique to digital I&C systems
• System Upgrades & Documentation: Prepare Engineering Change Packages (ECP) to replace/upgrade obsolete analog-based I&C systems with modern computer-based I&C systems and components. Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications. Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including master diagrams and schematics
• Project Planning & Estimation: Perform design studies, project scopes, and engineering estimates. Provide estimates to Project Management to support budget and schedule development. Plan and implement the timely execution of assigned engineering activities
• Collaboration & Site Integration: Perform review of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) digital platform hardware and software technical documentation for specified applications. Participate in project meetings, working interactively with colleagues and clients to develop strong relationships. Perform site walkdowns as needed to identify design solutions #LI-MB1 #remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree
• Professional Engineering License
• Must have at least 10 years of I&C engineering experience
• Experience with nuclear design projects
• Knowledge of digital hardware and software components commonly used in digital I&C system platforms
• Experience in the design, installation, and testing of large scale (complete systems) digital control and computer monitoring system upgrades at power plants
• Direct involvement in the entire digital upgrade life cycle including feasibility studies, procurement specifications, design change packages, FAT/SAT test procedure development, installation, and testing
• Working knowledge of the application of current regulatory and industry digital upgrade standards
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills and problem identification/resolution
• Must be able to access client sites to conduct walkdowns as needed
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed

Compensation Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

Please to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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