Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear Power
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Company
Black & Veatch Corporation
Job TitleLead Instrumentation & Controls Professional
LocationChattanooga, TN
Job SummaryBlack & 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 projects such as Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
Responsibilities- Working 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 and 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 list, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation 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 writing, 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 experience, minimum 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search). Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
CertificationsHolds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Work Environment and Schedule- This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
REG:
Registered Engineering
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BenefitsBlack & Veatch offers competitive compensation, 401K match, health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances, disability, robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick and dependent sick time, company‑matched 401k, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.
EEOStatement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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