Instrumentation Engineer Sr. (I&C / Instrumentation & Controls)
Experience Level: 8+ Years Contract- 3 Years
Location: Waynesboro, GAClient- Southern Nuclear.
Position Summary:
The Instrumentation Engineer Sr. serves as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Responsible Lead Engineer (RLE) for assigned instrumentation and controls (I&C) design changes. This role provides technical leadership and oversight of design deliverables while acting as the primary engineering interface between internal disciplines, vendors, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical and I&C knowledge, hands-on field experience, and prior exposure to nuclear or highly regulated design environments.
Key Responsibilities:- Design Leadership & Technical Oversight
- Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer and Lead Engineer for assigned instrumentation and control system design changes
- Provide technical oversight and review of I&C drawings, calculations, specifications, and design documentation
- Ensure design products meet applicable codes, standards, and engineering requirements
- Coordination & Stakeholder Interface
- Act as the primary engineering interface between other engineering disciplines, vendors and suppliers, project stakeholders and plant personnel
- Coordinate engineering activities to support project schedules and deliverables
- Field Support & Testing
- Perform and support site walkdowns
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Travel as required to support FAT, SAT, and project-related meetings
- Project & Cost Support
- Support development of project scope and cost estimates
- Assist in managing mid-size to large-scale projects from an engineering deliverables perspective
- Support issue resolution related to instrumentation design, installation, or field conditions
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution 8+ years of related instrumentation or controls engineering experience
- Solid electrical and instrumentation knowledge
- Experience reading and reviewing electrical and controls drawings
- Hands-on experience checking cables and wiring in the field
- Experience supporting cost estimating and project scoping
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, vendors, and project teams
Preferred Qualifications:- Prior experience in nuclear power generation or regulated utility environments
- Design experience supporting instrumentation and control systems
- Experience working as a Lead or Responsible Design Engineer
- Familiarity with plant modification processes, design change packages, and testing activities
- Work Environment
- Combination of office-based engineering work, plant walkdowns, and vendor facilities
- Interaction with multidisciplinary engineering teams and plant operations
- Emphasis on safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance
