I&C Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review system- and component-level specifications, technical requirements, and scopes of work.
• Perform engineering evaluations and apply applicable industry codes, standards, licensing requirements, and regulatory criteria to I&C system designs.
• Specify instrumentation measurement techniques, including evaluation of measurement range, response time, and accuracy for complex industrial applications.
• Analyze and apply regulatory requirements to instrumentation and control system design.
• Create and maintain engineering drawing packages, including Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system architecture drawings, control logic diagrams, loop diagrams, and instrument installation drawings.
• Develop integrated design packages for major plant systems and components.
• Provide technical oversight of supplier engineering activities, ensuring deliverables meet project quality, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate I&C systems with mechanical, electrical, process, and safety systems.
• Support licensing activities and engineering documentation associated with safety analyses.
• Assist with engineering planning, scheduling, and design execution for assigned systems.
• Evaluate engineering design changes and assess impacts on interfacing systems while supporting formal change control processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on I&C design standards and engineering best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by incorporating industry best practices into engineering processes and designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience designing industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Advanced degrees may be considered toward experience requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and implementing industrial I&C systems.
• Experience designing complete instrumentation and control platforms from concept through implementation.
• Strong understanding of industrial process instrumentation, control systems, diagnostics, and data acquisition.
• Experience developing engineering documentation and design packages.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts and supplier deliverables.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead technical efforts with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing instrumentation and control systems for nuclear facilities or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with IEEE and IEC instrumentation and control standards.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance requirements, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• Experience supporting high-temperature industrial processes (400°C or greater).
• Experience developing or interpreting Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with formal I&C startup testing procedures and system commissioning.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex industrial projects.