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I&C Design Engineer III-Nuclear

Southport, NC 28461

Posted: 04/09/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 631804 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Description:
  • Requesting an Electrical Engineer with Instrumentation & Control (I&C) experience for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC.
  • The individual will perform design engineering work for electrical and I&C projects within the engineering organization.
  • The I&C engineering work will include digital and software focused items.
  • Current qualification at a nuclear utility as a Modification Engineer under an INPO Accredited Program and knowledge of Passport or Consolidated Asset Suite for design and work order development is highly desirable.
  • Experience in Operations department is considered a desirable trait as well.
  • Individual will be required to obtain qualifications for a Modification Engineer prior to working independently.
  • Selected individual will act as the Lead Technical and/or Responsible Engineer for assigned projects and in a support capacity on other project teams.
  • Responsibilities will include design package development, developing conceptual designs and specifications for bidding purposes, evaluating alternatives, technical support during implementation, setpoint development, calculations, coordination of design efforts with selected vendors/AEs/designer and conducting design package reviews.
  • A working knowledge or familiarity of cyber security regulations as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is required as digital designs need to be cyber security compliant.
  • Design products related to major digital controls system replacements, software evaluations, instrument component upgrades, and control circuits are expected to be developed.
  • Individual will be required to qualify in the necessary duty areas to act independently as a Responsible Engineer for modifications with past qualifications and product demonstration from other utilities as an acceptable alternative.
  • Lastly, the individual will be expected to exhibit sound technical judgment and guidance to the project team.
  • exhibit sound technical judgment and guidance to the project team.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years engineering experience in the nuclear industry
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility (General Employee Training, Radiation Worker Training, Security Clearance checks and subject to the site’s Fitness for Duty Program)
  • Strong oral / written communication skills within a professional environment
  • Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  •  Must be able to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Registration/Licensure as a Professional Engineer
  • Experience in digital hardware / software modifications
  • Digital / I&C engineering experience at Brunswick Nuclear Plant
  • Working knowledge of digital upgrade specific licensing requirements and current 10CFR73.54 Cyber Security Requirements
  • Experience developing digital / software modification test plans
  • Experience in the 10CFR50.59 with respect to designing modifications to a nuclear facility.

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