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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear

Hatch · Tampa, FL · 1 mo ago
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Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

About the role

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear to join our team in the United States. In the nuclear sector, we are busily involved in developing first-of-a-kind programs in fusion energy development, small and advanced modular reactor design, nuclear sustainability for waste processing and volume reduction, and transforming the long-term storage landscape, to name just a few.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
  • Define I&C project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Develop I&C deliverables such as lists, calculations, and detailed drawings, including:
    • Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria
    • Control philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems
    • Control narratives
    • Instrument index and I/O lists
    • Instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection, and sizing
    • P&IDs
    • System architecture drawings
    • Instrument location drawings and installation detail drawings
    • Wiring and interconnection diagrams
    • ISA loop drawings
    • Motor control schematics
  • Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
  • Participate in HAZOP, COMS, and other safety-related reviews, as required.
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines.
  • Actively manage relationships with vendors.
  • Support Hatch business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and pursuit plans for the nuclear industry.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is preferred.
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of project experience in the design of instrumentation and control systems in nuclear and/or thermal power plants.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to function with minimal supervision.
  • Sound understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEEE, ISA, and IEC.
  • Experience with construction and commissioning activities.
  • Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.
  • Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium-cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable.
  • Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA-1).
  • Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.
  • Ability to travel for short-term business trips, domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

  • None specified.

Skills

  • Technical expertise in instrumentation and controls.
  • Project management and leadership skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with nuclear power plant design and operations.
  • Knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work culture.
  • Opportunities to develop innovative solutions.
  • Global perspective with local impact.

Pay

  • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

  • Full-time position.

Benefits

  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Professional development opportunities.

What we offer you?

  • A flexible work environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • A collaborative work culture.
  • The chance to develop innovative solutions.
  • A global perspective with local impact.

Why join us?

  • Work with great people to make a difference.
  • Collaborate on exciting projects.
  • Develop innovative solutions.
  • Top employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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