Principal/Lead Electrical/Controls/Digital Engineer -Nuclear

GIG Nuclear / Generation Industrial & Government

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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The position is hybrid working environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office, typically Tuesday through Thursday, with the ability to work from home the remaining workdays. Candidates must be able to travel to plant sites when needed (approx. 6-8 days/month with ability to support longer durations).

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Education/Experience/Licensure:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an accredited university (required)

- Master of Science or other advanced degree in engineering (preferred)

- PE registration (highly preferred) – or ability to obtain PE License within one year of employment (required)

- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in design and 4 years’ experience in design of modifications in nuclear (DOE or commercial) plants

- Experience working with multiple operating nuclear clients and vendors (highly preferred)

- On-site and past unescorted access (highly preferred) or ability to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant (required)

- Experience with Industry Standard Design Procedure IP-ENG-001 (required)

- Knowledgeable of Industry Standard Digital Design Engineering NISP-EN-04 (required)

- Machine design experience (preferred)

Responsibilities:

- Oversee proposal developmental and guide other engineers in the development of deliverables for nuclear projects within the Electrical, Controls, and Digital disciplines

- Report to an assigned Project Engineer and Project Manager on multi-discipline proposals and projects and act as a Project Engineer for Electrical and I&C projects when required

- Act as a technical point of contact for the customer, leading discipline specific engineering teams, and providing area expertise in development of industry standard design and calculations associated with design and construction of commercial nuclear modifications

- Be responsible for working with other engineers and designers to prepare design change packages for modifications at operating nuclear plants and other associated nuclear facilities

- Be proficient in preparation of engineering change packages (EC’s)

- Prepare scoping documents and proposals to determine extent of modifications required, preparing cost estimates for engineering/design activities for Electrical, I&C, and Digital

- Conduct field walkdowns to determine existing configuration of plant structures, systems, and components

- Perform a broad range of Digital I&C design activities to support development of design change documentation, including modification of system requirements, system network architecture, control logic, and HMI

- Generate cyber assessments and component classification in accordance with 10CFR73.54 and NEI 08-09 and ensuring the classification of critical digital assets are documented prior to being presented to client Cyber Security Assessment Teams for review and approval

Successful candidates will:

- Must have design engineering experience associated with commercial nuclear sites, including experience with integration of digital upgrades and cyber security reviews to owner procedures

- Possess the ability to interpret codes and, regulations, and standard practices

- Understand cyber security implications surrounding the overall architecture of plant networks, operating systems, hardware platforms, plant specific applications, and the services and protocols upon which these applications relay

- Be able to demonstrate adaptability; must be proficient in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within a nuclear power plant environment

- Have effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)

- Possess excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers and internal team members under a matrixed organization

A strong background in commercial nuclear design and developing engineering competencies is required.

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Experience

Required

- 8 year(s): experience in the design of electrical/controls/and digital designs

- 4 year(s): experience in design of modifications in commercial nuclear plants.

Preferred

- 2 year(s): Machine/equipment design experience

Education

Required

- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred

- Masters or better in Engineering

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Prof Engineering (PE)

Skills

Required

- Digital Design

- Cyber Security

- Control Systems Engineer

- Control System Design

- Circuit Design

- Circuit Analysis

- Calculation

Behaviors

Required

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required

- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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