Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear Solutions-Oak Ridge, TN & Lenexa,KS

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

This position is located in Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TN.

• Design & Documentation
  • Prepare scoping documents and conceptual design reviews.
  • Prepare I&C design deliverables such as P&IDs, instrument layouts, control philosophy, communication drawings, logic diagrams, master IO lists/indexes.
  • Create and review detailed designs for instrument installation/mounting, HMIs, PLC ladder logic, security, hazardous area classifications, etc.
• Develop and review equipment procurement specifications.
• Support vendor bid evaluations and manage Q&A tracking.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Interface with clients and support implementation personnel.
• Site Support
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  Travel to client/vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews and construction coordination.
• Will travel less than 20% for design reviews and site coordination.

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.

Experience:

• 7–10+ years of experience in I&C engineering design for industrial applications or nuclear power plants.
• Extensive background in commercial nuclear and DOE nuclear design projects is preferred.

Technical Expertise:

• Experienced in preparing and reviewing specifications, procurement documents, and engineering design packages.
• Knowledgeable in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and engineering design principles (e.g., GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, interference checks).
• Familiar with P&, PFD, and general arrangement drawings for skid-mounted or permanent equipment packages.
• Competent in lighting, communications, and security systems design.

Soft Skills & Work Ethic:

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing error‑free documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving engineering challenges.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Leads integrated engineering processes to meet project milestones.
• Conducts constructability reviews and supports conceptual design development.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance standards and timely project delivery.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
• Field roles only:
  May work at various locations; conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $127,000/yr – $133,000/yr. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.