Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide engineering support for Instrumentation & Controls within the Refueling & Remote Handling organization.

• Assist in the development of remotely operated, automated, robotic, and tele-operated reactor servicing equipment.

• Develop, review, and assist in the implementation of control system architectures, functional requirements, logic diagrams, and interface specifications.

• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to integrate instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, and automation functions.

• Aid in the development of equipment operating sequences, handling plans, and automation strategies for refueling and maintenance operations.

• Prepare and review system descriptions, requirements specifications, calculations, studies, test plans, and engineering reports.

• Assess interfaces between RRH equipment, plant systems, structures, and control systems.

• Support the procurement, fabrication, factory testing, integration testing, and commissioning of equipment.

• Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Operations, NSSS Component Design, Civil/Structural Engineering, and suppliers to address technical challenges.

• Apply nuclear quality assurance, regulatory, and engineering standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

• Assist in troubleshooting, design enhancements, and the resolution of technical issues regarding equipment controls and automation systems.

• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices for RRH control systems.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited (ABET preferred) college or university is mandatory.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering is advantageous.

• A minimum of five years of engineering experience in nuclear, industrial automation, robotics, remote handling, process control, or related fields is required.

• Experience in developing or integrating control systems for complex mechanical equipment is necessary.

• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation is expected.

• Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, PLC- or digital-based control systems, and automated equipment is essential.

• Experience in a regulated engineering environment is preferred.

• Nuclear industry experience is desirable but not mandatory.

• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills using phone, personal interaction, and computers are required.

• Ability to quickly learn new job functions and grasp new concepts, applying them accurately in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

• Willingness to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• 40 hour/week contract position expected to last through 2027.

• Potential travel as needed for business purposes.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.