Experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.
Discipline
Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Salary Range
P3: $87,444 - $122,640; P4: $101,328 - $147,168; P5: $126,660 - $183,960
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Job Family Description
Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.
Discipline Description
Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) engineers provide engineering support for electrical and/or instrumentation systems in an operating nuclear materials processing plant or as part of the broader site infrastructure. Electrical/I&C engineers identify system concepts and determine system functional and technical requirements, develop, and analyze equipment performance, monitor system performance, troubleshoot, and resolve problems and ensure operation within technical, regulatory and safety basis requirements. They propose and develop process/system improvements including equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:
These engineers will report to the Process Controls & Automation Engineering (PC&AE) Organization and will design and install distributed control systems for various facilities at SRS. These engineers will be responsible for leadership roles for the planning, design, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of the DCS for HVAC/Ventilation, manufacturing and plant utilities for various chemical and nuclear processes. Process Control Engineers are expected to be completely cognizant about the nuclear/chemical facility that they are assigned. Working knowledge of plant system designs, electronic sensors, and the relationship between the plant equipment and a process control system are key to success of this assignment.
Duties will include software development, software modification, offline and online testing, documentation, system improvements for existing and planned PLC systems.
The types of work/skills needed may include:
* Develop, test and implement new DCS systems to maintain and support Facility Operations.
* Provide creative solutions to upgrade existing control systems.
* Experience with DCS, PLC or SCADA programming, Emerson DeltaV preferred.
* Experience working in a structured environment with standardized coding.
* Skills in troubleshooting PLC hardware and software issues on production system.
* Experience working with safety systems.
* Working knowledge of IEEE/ISA standards.
* Good team player.
The position will typically work with Design Engineering, Purchasing, Vendors, Architectural & Engineering Companies, Construction, Operations, Maintenance and Cognizant System Engineers.
* Automation Support for Manufacturing Systems using Emerson, Yokogawa, ABB, Honeywell Rockwell, Siemens platforms, including programming, graphics development, and system hardware support.
* Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new software requirements for projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing systems
* Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements and business needs
* Manage projects - defining scope, stakeholder analysis, objectives, timeline, testing phase, implementation, and evaluation
* Write control narratives, technical procedures, and documentation for the applications including operating procedures, Troubleshooting procedures, User Manuals, etc.
* Train operators on new and existing software
* Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Operations for commissioning, functional testing and startup of control equipment and the process that it is on
* Supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying existing and legacy control systems
* Develop and apply communication interfaces between equipment and control systems using various protocols
* Develop and apply DCS/PLC programming
* Develop and apply HMI programming
* Participate in acceptance testing for equipment at the customer or vendor site
* Develop technical solutions to resolve project issues
* Knowledge of national codes and standards, such as NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, and IES.
*Develop and analyze equipment performance, monitor system performance, troubleshoot and resolves problems and ensure operation within technical, regulatory and safety basis requirements.
*Propose and develop process/system improvements including equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
* Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, construction support, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Single Line Drawings; Electrical Equipment Lists; Control System Design; Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams; Electrical Equipment Specifications; Bulk Material Specifications; Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Design; Grounding; Heat Tracing; Fire Detection; Short Circuit Calculations; Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis; Load Flow Analysis; and Electrical System Sizing Calculations.
Required Qualifications
P3: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field
P4: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus at least ten years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE)
P5: * Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus at least fifteen years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least twelve years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE)
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
We'd Also Like to See
* Degrees/Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, I&C Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines.
* Demonstrate I&C design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry.
* Proficient using 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software, MicroStation is a plus.
* Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred.
* Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles, and techniques.
* Working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications.
Career Band Description
* Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
* Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
* Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
* May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise
Career Level Description
P3: Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own field/discipline, solving complex problems with minimal guidance and oversight.
P4: Requires specialized expertise in field/discipline acquired through significant years of experience, leading others to solve complex problems, working independently with guidance in only the most complex situations; may lead functional teams or projects.
P5: Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth expertise in own field/discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines, while solving unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required to Perform Job
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What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note:
SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
