I&C Engineer; nuclear

About the Role

I&C Engineer with 8+ years nuclear plant experience. This is a contract position. You must be a US Citizen or permanent resident located in the United States. You will report to the Manager of operating Plants Electrical Engineering. You will work remote.

The I&C Principal Engineer leads the technical evaluation, design, and implementation of plant uprate initiatives to safely increase generation capacity and improve operational efficiency. A subject‑matter expert in system performance, electrical engineering analysis, and instrumentation and control, including advanced power‑system modeling and instrumentation calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and project goals.

• Lead engineering efforts for plant uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design.
• Be the primary technical authority on uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts.
• Provide guidance and mentorship across electrical and instrumentation engineering disciplines.

• Perform and review instrumentation calculations to ensure accuracy and reliability under uprated plant conditions, including:
• Transmitter sizing and selection (pressure, flow, level, temperature)
• Measurement range determination and turndown analysis
• Process variable scaling and uncertainty/error analysis
• Loop accuracy and total loop uncertainty calculations
• Environmental and operating condition evaluations (temperature, vibration, radiation as applicable)
• Lead technical reviews of transmitter applications and installations, ensuring:
• Proper selection of sensing technologies (DP, RTD, thermocouple, ultrasonic, etc.)
• Material compatibility and process connections
• Adequate response time and dynamic performance for uprated conditions
• Compliance with design codes and plant standards
• Evaluate and validate flow measurement calculations, including:
• Differential pressure (orifice, venturi, nozzle) sizing and beta ratio selection
• Flow coefficient and Reynolds number considerations
• Impact of increased flow rates on accuracy and permanent pressure loss
• Review and approve instrument setpoints and scaling changes required for uprate operation, ensuring:
• Proper margin to design limits
• Alignment with safety analyses and protective system requirements
• Compliance with regulatory and licensing bases
• Support control system impact evaluations, including:
• Instrument loop response and stability under uprated conditions
• Interaction with control logic and plant automation systems
• Identification of required tuning or control strategy adjustments
• Provide oversight for instrumentation documentation, including:
• Data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams
• Calibration procedures and maintenance requirements
• Design change packages and calculation packages

• Develop and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design modifications.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Ensure scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

• Evaluate plant systems across disciplines (thermal, electrical, mechanical, I&C).
• Identify required upgrades for uprate implementation.
• Perform integrated system impact assessments.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE).
• Support licensing submittals and regulatory interactions.
• Maintain thorough, auditable engineering documentation.

• Identify risks related to uprate and system modifications.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and instrumentation safety requirements.
• Promote strong safety culture and engineering rigor.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 8–15 years of relevant experience in power generation or heavy industry
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Power system analysis and ETAP modeling
• Instrumentation calculations and transmitter applications
• Knowledge of plant electrical and I&C systems
• Technical leadership on complex engineering projects
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain
• Experience with plant uprates or major capacity increases
  
  Expertise in instrument uncertainty, setpoint methodologies, and flow measurement
• Nuclear industry experience (EPU, MUR, or similar uprates)
• Familiarity with control systems and process automation platforms

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices.

Base salary range for this position is estimated to be $85/hour to $100/hour.

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