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Position Title: Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Design – Level D
Location: Decatur, AL 35602
Duration: 11 Months
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of complex power generation projects. This role serves as a working technical lead responsible for overseeing engineering activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful execution of design and modification projects.
The selected candidate will lead I&C engineering efforts, provide technical guidance to engineers and technical staff, and support the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of critical plant systems. This position combines hands-on engineering responsibilities with project leadership and technical oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead and coordinate the work of engineers, specialists, technicians, and contractor personnel within the I&C engineering group.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned projects and engineering activities.
Assign, monitor, and review technical work to ensure quality standards and project milestones are achieved.
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineering team members.
Project Planning & Execution
Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the technical execution of large-scale engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with complex technical requirements.
Manage project schedules, technical deliverables, and engineering resources.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex engineering challenges and design issues.
Communicate project progress, technical risks, and critical issues to engineering leadership.
Engineering Design & Analysis
Apply advanced Instrumentation & Controls and electrical engineering principles to a wide range of design, modification, and improvement projects.
Perform engineering calculations, system evaluations, and design reviews.
Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
Independently make sound engineering judgments and decisions regarding design solutions and methodologies.
Perform senior-level engineering assignments while serving in a technical leadership capacity.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Represent the engineering group in project meetings, technical reviews, planning sessions, and coordination activities.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and project management teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Present technical recommendations and project updates to management and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Several years of experience in electrical and/or I&C engineering design within an industrial, utility, power generation, or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and coordinating engineering teams.
Strong understanding of engineering design practices, system integration, and project execution.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred
Experience supporting commercial nuclear power generation facilities.
Previous experience within a nuclear engineering organization.
Experience leading electrical or I&C modification, upgrade, or capital improvement projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Familiarity with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and engineering processes.
Work Environment
Hybrid work arrangement.
Candidates should expect to be onsite a minimum of two days per week during the initial phase of the assignment.
Onsite requirements may be reduced based on performance, project needs, and management approval.
This is not a fully remote position.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with a strong background in Instrumentation & Controls and/or Electrical Engineering who can successfully lead technical projects in a complex industrial environment. Commercial nuclear experience is highly preferred; however, experienced engineers from other power generation, utility, manufacturing, or heavy industrial sectors will also be considered if they can demonstrate the ability to lead engineering projects and provide technical oversight.