Senior I&C Engineer Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear seeks a Senior Instrumentation/Control Engineer to lead I&C design on nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors, from our Oak Ridge or Richland offices with remote flexibility.

You will develop control systems, specifications, and validation protocols, supervise junior engineers, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop I&C systems for nuclear projects (including SMRs).
• Prepare and review engineering documents, calculations, specs, diagrams, and data sheets.
• Coordinate with design teams and suppliers to select instruments and control elements.
• Provide I&C design support to construction teams in the field.
• Develop test protocols and validation plans for control systems.
• Guide and mentor junior I&C engineers and manage project tasks and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical design

Nuclear industry experience

Cyber security

Licensing & regulatory

Industry codes & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior I&C Engineer Energy - Remote! This remote position is based out of either our Oak Ridge, TN or Richland, WA office.

Your role

• AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is the subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis focused on serving government and commercial clients within the Nuclear sector in the United States.
• We are focused on being recognized as a premier nuclear solutions company in the United States, delivering engineering, operations, and project management services.
• The US Commercial Nuclear business unit serves both legacy and new build nuclear clients who are designing, building, upgrading, operating and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel cycle assets.
• We are a growing business, building on the foundation of our US government fuel cycle business, our international position as an Original Equipment Manufactor (OEM) and nuclear reactor technology provider, and our world-wide nuclear new build and legacy nuclear fleet maintenance experience.
• We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation/Control Engineer to join our team.
• Required to work on the design and development of I&C systems on project involving new design of Small Modular Reactors for Nuclear plants.
• Applies technical knowledge and competency to the design, development, and maintenance of systems that control and monitor physical parameters within a range of nuclear industry applications.
• Works as part of an integrated design team, interacting with other design disciplines to specify and select instruments, final control elements, and control systems for reactor plants (both nuclear and non-nuclear components) and fuel cycle facilities.
• Creates and maintains instrumentation documentation including calculations, drawings, specifications, calibration procedures and maintenance plans.
• Supports installation and construction by developing control system validation/testing protocols.
• Ensures plant instrumentation complies with nuclear safety requirements, and health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Provides technical support and training to staff on instruments and control systems.
• Update and/or prepare I&C engineering design documents including design requirements, design description, elementary diagrams, functional specifications, Instrument data sheets, I/O list, etc., together with the supporting analysis/assessment documents and other design basis documents.
• Perform specification, sizing, and selection for various types of I&C components, and produce component related documentation including assessment documents, setpoint calculations, error analyses, technical specifications, etc.
• Provide input to the drawing office for the preparation of various I&C related engineering drawings such as general arrangement drawings, instrument loop diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, bills of materials, etc.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other areas of the company.
• Assist in providing responses to technical enquiries from design review teams and regulatory agencies.
• Provide I&C design support to the construction team in the field for the execution of I&C design packages.
• Perform conceptual and/or detailed design of nuclear instrumentation and control systems and modifications, including definition of system functional and performance requirements and control algorithms, definition of control logic and wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges and environmental qualification and seismic qualification.
• Assist in providing technical support to engineering groups at site for installation and commissioning.
• Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
• Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.
• Excellent leadership skills to supervise and coach other intermediate or Junior I&C engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical or mechanical engineering or related technical or engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• PE preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastered the in-depth knowledge and experience required in electrical design.
• Experience supporting Human Factors analysis of plant systems.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security requirements for nuclear facilities.
• Familiarity with the commissioning or tuning integrated plant control systems.
• Practical application of licensing standards and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge and proficiency in applying industry codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, EPRI, ANSI, ISA, IAEA).

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values- Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence- are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $90,000-$173,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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