Instrumentation & Controls Engineer I/II

United Engineers & Constructors - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

About the position

United E&C, Inc. is seeking an Electrical / Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer I/II in Charlotte, NC. This role involves assisting with engineering modification projects for nuclear generating stations, working under the supervision of a Lead Engineer. The position is suitable for candidates with 0-4 years of experience and focuses on both existing and new generation nuclear plants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering modification projects for nuclear generating stations.
• Prepare Engineering Change Packages including specifications, data sheets, calculations, and modifications to existing plant drawings.
• Support proposals, prepare purchase requisitions, and review vendor drawings.
• Design for New Generation Nuclear plants including Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
• Support the development of conceptual design and related design basis documents for licensing of new nuclear generating plants.
• Prepare specifications and bid packages for control systems and detailed I&C design for new generating plants.
• Coordinate activities with clients, contractors, vendors, and project team members.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering from an accredited 4-year university with coursework in control systems.
• For level II: 2-4 years overall experience in design of control systems for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• 1 year of experience in I&C design for nuclear plants in North America including new plants or modification of existing operating plants.
• Familiarity with control system architecture and design basis documents for new generation plants.
• Familiarity with the nuclear standard design process and engineering drawings for modifications to operating nuclear plants.
• Experience evaluating pressure, temperature, flow, and level process instrumentation.
• Experience performing calculations for a nuclear plant such as instrument set-points.
• Familiarity with IEEE, EPRI, ISA and IAEA Codes and Standards and NRC Reg Guides relating to nuclear plant licensing and design.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Teams.

Nice-to-haves

• FE Part A professional licensure certification.
• 2 years of experience in design for new nuclear generating stations.
• Experience with digital upgrades at operating nuclear plants.
• Familiarity with NEI 08-09 and experience with cyber-security assessments.
• Experience with Human Factors Engineering.
• Experience with NUREG 0800, Chapters 7, 8 and 18.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision care programs.
• HSA contributions and 401k contributions matching.
• Company paid Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity insurance, AD&D, spousal and child life insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection.
• Educational Assistance and First Time Licensure incentives.
• Competitive PTO program in addition to paid holidays.
• Wellness program with regular incentives.