Senior I&C Engineer

Company: X Energy, LLC
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

About X-energy X-energy is an entrepreneurial Gen IV nuclear power plant and fuel design company that recently signed an award winning $2,500,000,000.00/ 7 year agreement with the US Department of Energy to complete the design, licensing and construction of its compellingly safe and revolutionary design. - We are aggressively staffing up with the world's most ambitious and devoted talent who share our vision of providing carbon-free, safe energy to prevent destructive global warming. - This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work for a company intent upon dominating the free market by compelling its selection as the premier nuclear energy power plant of choice around the world for the 21st Century! Position Description The Senior I&C Engineer -leads the instrumentation and controls (I&C) through detailed design, build and testing of the I&C according to the design requirements. -Responsibilities

• Lead a team through I&C design for process systems (controls, instrumentation, data collection, electro-mechanical, automation & robotics, connectivity).
• Advise system and mechanical engineers, designers, and analysts on development of detailed design.
• Advise mechanical engineers in developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Interface with Architectural and Engineering firms, as needed, to support development/implementation of I&C system(s).
• Lead Functional Requirement and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control systems.
• Lead Process instrumentation design, specification, and procurement oversight.
• Lead Control Systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, etc. to improve the functionality of the client's plant.
• Lead control logic narratives, control logic diagrams, and control logic schematic diagrams.
• Lead panel wiring and interconnect cabling diagrams.
• Oversee the development of human machine interface (HMI) screens.
• Lead specifications for Programmable Logic Control (PLC) or Distributed Control systems (DCS) and components and instrumentation. Develop control logic code and implementation on PLCs/DCS.
• Lead I&C system hardware descriptions including requirements, functional specifications, and I&C system architecture descriptions.
• Lead troubleshooting plans and failure mode analysis documents to support design reviews.
• Lead factory acceptance test procedures.
• Lead guidance for instrument checking, calibration, and testing.
• Lead instrument check, calibration, and testing program.
• Advise system Process Hazards Analysis.
• Directly interfaces with other workgroups (e.g., System Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Radiation Protection, Cyber Security).
• Advise relevant teams in resolving I&C design issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Minimum Education/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university program; MSc is preferred.
  • 15-19 years' expertise in instrumentation and control system development.
  • Experience working with nuclear instrumentation and control systems preferred.
  • Experience working with Rockwell Automation products, including HMI, PLC and DCS development and implementation, is preferred.
  • Experience with the integration of information technology (IT) systems and operational technology (OT) systems is preferred.
  • Experience working and designing operational technology (OT) network infrastructure, is preferred. BenefitsX-Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401k plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
    
    Location: Oak Ridge, TN
    Status: Full-time, Exempt
    Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri We are looking to fill this position immediately. An Equal Opportunity Employer. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
    
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