Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell · Pittsburgh, PA · Yesterday
Engineering$160k–$240k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform and/or lead I&C design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Interface with clients on projects to communicate progress, resolve comments and/or open items, and provide in-person presence for meetings or site technical support.
- Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
- Lead the production of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
- Lead the production of control systems (DCS and/or PLC).
- Lead the production of controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Lead the production of I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
- Manage the development of P&ID's for various projects.
- Determine process measurements protocols, such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate I&C application.
- Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
- Apply knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Master of Science Degree in Engineering may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
- Able to be authorized for unescorted access at a U.S. nuclear power generating facility.
- Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Experience with nuclear plant I&C design, standard design process, plant modification packages, configuration management, and ASME NQA-1 (safety-related) requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Ability to travel.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Pay
Compensation: $160,000.00-240,000.00 Yearly
Benefits
The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program. Benefits include insurance and disability, time off and wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.