The Electrical/I&C Engineer support nuclear engineering and technology projects. The selected candidate will support the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems for complex nuclear and industrial facilities. The role includes responsibility for engineering deliverables, interfacing with clients and project teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities- Design and develop electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control systems for DOE and commercial nuclear projects.
- Provide engineering deliverables, including:
- One-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams
- Instrumentation and control logic diagrams
- Equipment specifications and calculations (e.g., load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash)
- Cable schedules and material take-offs
- Perform power systems modeling and analysis using software tools like ETAP or SKM.
- Ensure designs are compliant with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, ISA, and other applicable standards.
- Participate in configuration management, technical reviews, and design verification.
- Support construction, testing, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
- Interface with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and systems engineering.
- Assist with estimating and scheduling engineering efforts.
- Mentor junior engineers, if in a senior role.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- State of Tennessee Professional Engineer Licensure (or ability to obtain one)
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Entry-level positions).
- Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Mid-level positions).
- Nuclear related design (NQA-1, NRTL, etc.)
- Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution systems at various voltages (120 VAC, 480VAC, 4160VAC, and 13KV)
- Experience with power analysis design software (ETAP, or SKM Power Tools)
- Piping & Instrumentation (P&ID) interpretation
- Capable with Instrumentation selection and datasheet preparation
- Proficient at Control System Design (PLC, DCS) (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a DOE "Q" clearance (active clearance preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience with DOE or commercial nuclear facilities.
- Proficiency with tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, PSPICE, OrCAD, Simulink.
- Familiarity with industrial controls, embedded systems, and system integration.
- Strong communication, technical writing, and teamwork skills.
Additional Skills- Excellent customer service and communications skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion.
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Benefits:All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
