I&C Project Engineer - Nuclear Power

Seneca Resources Company, LLC

• $100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical/I&C engineering experience, preferably in nuclear or power generation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field that meets ANSI requirements.
  • Strong expertise in electrical power systems, including relay logic, circuit design, and load calculations.
  • Proven ability to write technical specifications and communicate effectively with diverse teams.
  • Hands-on experience with engineering change processes and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of electrical/I&C design changes for major projects.
  • Prepare, review, and finalize engineering change packages and technical documentation.
  • Oversee vendor drawings, test plans, and technical specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Facilitate technical review sessions across engineering teams and project stakeholders.
  • Conduct oversight for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) processes.
  • Support field implementation, design modifications, and troubleshooting of technical issues.
  • Manage contracted engineering services to ensure adherence to nuclear standards and project requirements.

Benefits

  • Option for remote work one day per week.
  • Flexible work hours with a typical 40-hour week based on project needs.
  • Opportunity for overtime hours during refueling outages.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Potential for professional development and growth in a leading industry.
Full Job Description
Position Title: I&C Project Engineer - Nuclear Power
Pay Rate: competitive - depending on experience
Location: Mineral VA

Top Must Haves:
  • Typical 40 hours per week (4x10s or 5x8s) with option of one remote day per week.
  • Up to 72 hours per week during refueling outages, day or night shift, outage schedule to fit needs of assigned work/project.
  • 5+ years Electrical/I&C Engineering experience - ideally in nuclear or power generation.
  • Nuclear plant experience - understanding of plant design, systems, components, and engineering/design changes.
  • Electrical power systems expertise - relay logic/protection, electrical schematics, circuit design, and load calculations.
  • Engineering change/design experience - specifications, calculations, technical evaluations, and design change packages.
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or comparable engineering degree meeting ANSI requirements.
  • Biggest differentiator: Experience serving as a Lead/Responsible Engineer (RE) on nuclear electrical/I&C projects.
Project Overview: This individual will serve as the Lead/Responsible Engineer (RE) for several major equipment replacement projects, including the Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR), Generator Protection Relays, Main Generator, and Exciter. The engineer will work closely with station stakeholders, project managers, engineering disciplines, equipment suppliers, and external engineering resources throughout design development and implementation.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead development and implementation of electrical/I&C design changes.
  • Prepare and review engineering change packages, specifications, calculations, and technical evaluations.
  • Review vendor drawings, test plans, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate technical reviews across engineering teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
  • Provide oversight for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
  • Support construction, field implementation, design updates, and technical issue resolution.
  • Oversee contracted engineering work and ensure compliance with applicable nuclear and industry standards.
  • Track engineering deliverables and provide project status updates.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of electrical/I&C engineering experience; nuclear or power-generation experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable engineering discipline.
  • Experience with power systems, relay logic/protection, electrical schematics, circuit design, and engineering calculations.
  • Strong technical/specification writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret engineering codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate across multi-disciplinary team
Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Nuclear power plant design and systems experience.
  • 10 CFR 50.59 and/or Nuclear Standard Design Process experience.
  • Experience with DCS, PLCs, Industrial Control Systems, and generator/control systems.
  • Experience with ETAP, MATLAB, Excel, or similar engineering tools.
  • Previous power utility experience.
  • PE license, SRO/STA, or other nuclear qualifications are a plus.

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