Instrumentation and Control Engineer

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer

Duration: Term of 6 months with expected 18-month extension

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Short Summary about Job:

We are seeking a I&C Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the design and development of detailed design. In this role, you will interact with and guide Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, and multi-disciplinary design assurance teams to realize optimal design solutions in compliance with ITER requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Work with I&C and mechanical engineers, designers, and analysts on development of detailed design.
• Check and back-check drawings and documents produced by designers or other engineers.
• Support the design of Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).
• Develop panel wiring and interconnected cabling designs.
• Design panel layouts and perform enclosure cooling calculations.
• Produce control system input/output and instrumentation lists.
• Design power distribution single line diagrams.
• Develop control strategies and state transition diagrams.
• Write control system hardware descriptions including control requirements, functional specifications, and control system architecture descriptions.
• Write control software requirements specifications and control software design descriptions.
• Specify PLC systems.
• Specify vacuum gauges and controllers.
• Write procedures and participate in qualification of instrumentation for high magnetic field areas, EMI/EMC testing, gamma and neutron radiation testing, etc.
• Write factory acceptance test procedures.
• Write statements of work for I&C design and fabrication.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Nuclear, or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of I&C engineering and design practices including drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically as required.
• Excellent writing skills to be able to write coherent design documents.
• Must be a self-starter able to work both independently and in a team.
• Proficient in use of office automation tools, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the ITER project.
• Previous large-scale plant design experience.
• Experienced in development of state transition diagrams, electrical load lists, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLC architecture design, programming, test, and validation.
• 5 years of both I&C engineering design and hands-on experience, including the following:
• P&ID preparation
• PLC system design
• Enclosure design
• Cable design
• Control software design
• Cable/harness design
• SEE Electrical Expert or similar CAD electrical design software
• IEC standards and CE-compliance
• Siemens S7 PLC and/or EPICS programming

Miscellaneous/Additional Information:

• This is a sub-contractor position supporting the US ITER Project.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.