Senior I&C Engineer Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer – Remote. This role focuses on design, testing, and maintenance of industrial control and safety systems for nuclear and commercial projects, interfacing with mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical teams.

You will develop and review PLC/SCADA designs, perform fault analysis, ensure compliance with nuclear safety regulations and industry standards, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in electrical or mechanical engineering or related 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).
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Designs, tests, installs, and maintains ICS for industrial processes.
• Lead I&C design for safety and non-safety systems for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Coordinate with mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory criteria and industry best practices.
• Develop and review P&IDs, loop diagrams, and qualification test plans.
• Mentor junior colleagues and conduct quality reviews.
• Adhere to project schedules and ensure timely work delivery.
• Operate with high degree of independence.

Skills

Industrial control systems

PLC/SCADA

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical mentoring

Documentation standards

Cybersecurity awareness

Licensing & regulatory processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior I&C Engineer – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Your role

• This role requires a senior engineering professional responsible for designs, tests, installs, and maintenance of systems or equipment that monitor, control, and automate industrial processes or machinery.

• This role will be responsible for the overall design and analysis of safety and non-safety related I&C systems for nuclear and commercial projects.

• This role will regularly interface with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations and electrical engineering teams) for I&C design and consultation having a significant impact on project.

• This role will apply their extensive knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and good engineering judgment to ensure the design is compliant with International regulatory criteria and industry best practices.

• Creates and reviews control system designs, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, for nuclear facilities.

• Perform advanced performance analysis, identify faults, and resolve issues to ensure optimal plant operation.

• Ensure all systems meet nuclear safety regulations, industry standards, and quality assurance requirements.

• Develop and execute maintenance, testing, and startup procedures; verify system readiness throughout equipment life.

• Specializes in the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, and qualification test plans.

• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines. Will conduct mentoring and quality reviews of the work of junior colleagues when needed.

• Provides guidance to more junior colleges.

• Works to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.

• Operates with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance.

• 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).

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

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.

Find out more.

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

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Job Type

Regular

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