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

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition

Job Level: Mid Level

Market:
Nuclear

Employment Type:

Full Time

We are seeking experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineers to join our team. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

• Design & Documentation
  • Prepare scoping documents and conceptual design reviews.
  • Prepare I&C design deliverables such as P&IDs, instrument layouts, control philosophy/narratives, 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:
  Travel to client/vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews and construction 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 such as 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.
  • Willing to travel (less than 20%) for design reviews and site coordination.

• 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 different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $127,000/yr – $133,000/yr

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid time off, wellness programs and employee assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.