Senior/Principal Nuclear I&C Design Engineer

ENERCON; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 107,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is hiring a Senior or Principal Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in Charlotte, NC. This role supports multi-disciplinary teams upgrading nuclear power plants and guiding I&C engineering deliverables from concept to field implementation.

You will mentor others, lead design activities, and help develop system requirements, procurement specs, and verification plans while maintaining strict regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering, or related field in Engineering or equivalent education/experience
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in design engineering of instrumentation and control systems; preferably for nuclear power, 10+ years experience for Principal Level
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for either BWR or PWR units, including turbine/feedwater controls, radiation monitoring, HVAC/chiller controls, reactor protection, plant process computers, and human system interfaces
• Experience in preparing, marking up, and reviewing design drawings, instrument data sheets, and software/cyber security documents
• Experience developing system requirement/ procurement specifications, design descriptions/control narratives, test plans/test procedures, and requirements traceability matrixes
• Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop Engineering Deliverables: Produce precise and error-free drawings, calculations, and analyses that exceed industry codes, standards, and client expectations, ensuring every project is built on a solid foundation of accuracy
• Set the Standard: Develop engineering documents that not only meet but surpass client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements, adhering to processes that guarantee excellence every step of the way
• Stay on the Cutting Edge: Continuously enhance your expertise in industry codes, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques, staying ahead in the dynamic nuclear sector
• Drive Quality & Precision: Deliver exceptional engineering solutions that align with rigorous quality assurance programs and consistently raise the bar for project performance
• Cultivate Strong Client Connections: Build trust and lasting relationships through clear communication, professional engagement, and the consistent delivery of superior engineering results
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to create integrated, well-rounded designs that meet diverse project requirements
• Provide Field Support: Take your expertise on-site, engaging directly with client personnel, performing detailed plant walkdowns, and ensuring all structures, systems, and components meet the highest engineering standards #LI-MB1

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mentorship

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

ENERCON is hiring a Senior or Principal Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in Charlotte, NC. This role supports multi-disciplinary teams upgrading nuclear power plants and guiding I&C engineering deliverables from concept to field implementation.

You will mentor others, lead design activities, and help develop system requirements, procurement specs, and verification plans while maintaining strict regulatory and safety standards.