Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear Power

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Location: Cary, North Carolina

Position: Lead Instrumentation & Controls Professional

Job Grade: 016

Salary Plan: Registered Engineering (REG)

Black & Veatch is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls professional to lead a team of I&C engineers and assist in the technical design, procurement, planning and coordination for Nuclear / Power Generation Plants. This role includes work on studies, procurement, design for power plants including Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and balance‑of‑plant systems.

• Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems related to the power plant (logics, network architecture diagrams, instrument lists, I/O lists, instrument installation details, schematics & wiring drawings, calculations, studies, technical specifications, etc.).
• Lead teams, supervise and mentor lower‑level engineers, review and provide oversight of their work or assignments.

• Previous I&C design experience for large‑scale power plants.
• Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, P&IDs for control and instrumentation, and procurement specifications for I&C equipment.
• Experience in instrumentation and process automation systems applications and selection.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
• Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
• Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent engineering experience. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

• This position requires working in a typical office environment, with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; the professional must maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the day.
• The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, standing/walking for extended periods.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio, including medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick leave, dependent sick time, 401(k) plan with company match, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, TDH legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program.

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