Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls Engineer III/IV

At United we are a team of engineers, builders, planners and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

About the position:

United E&C, Inc. is actively seeking an Senior Electrical / I&C Engineer in Charlotte, NC with 8-12 years of experience, who will be responsible for a variety of engineering modification projects for nuclear generating stations. Candidate will be part of a team of Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineers supporting our growing work for the Nuclear Industry.  Performed under the direct supervision of a Supervising Discipline or Lead Engineer, work will include the following:

What you'll be doing:

Candidate will be part of a team of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineers supporting our growing work for the Nuclear Industry.  Work will include:

1.   Engineering for operating plants in the U.S. including preparation of Engineering Change Packages including plant digital upgrades. Work includes preparation of packages that include specifications and data sheets, calculations, and modifications to existing plant drawings; provide support to proposals, prepare purchase requisitions, and review of vendor drawings.

2.   Designs for new generation nuclear plants including Small Modular Reactors (SMR), including development of conceptual design and related design basis documents to support licensing of new nuclear generating plants, preparation of specifications and bid packages for control systems, and detailed I&C design for new generating plants.

3.   Candidate will support multiple projects and will coordinate activities with clients, contractors, vendors and other members of the project teams.

What we're looking for in you:

·   B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering from an accredited 4-year university with course work in Control Systems.

·   8-12 years overall experience in design of control systems for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.

·   3 years of experience in I&C design for nuclear plants in North America including new plants or modification of existing operating plants.

·   For new generation plants: Development of control system architecture and design basis documents

·   For modifications to operating nuclear plants: Familiarity with the nuclear standard design process, and experience preparing engineering drawings including but not limited to wiring diagrams and schematics, P&IDs, logic diagrams, instrument hookups, etc. for plant modification packages including digital upgrades.

·   Preparation of specifications for control systems for plant process/auxiliary systems.

·   Preparation and review of logic diagrams and system functional descriptions for implementation of system control logic into plant control systems.

·   Experience evaluating and specifying pressure, temperature, flow, and level process instrumentation.

·   Experience performing calculations for a nuclear plant such as instrument set-points.

·   Familiarity with IEEE, EPRI, ISA and IAEA Codes and Standards and NRC Reg Guides relating to nuclear plant licensing and design.

·   Good written and oral communication skills.  Must be able to interface with other members of the project team including other disciplines, client, contractors and vendors.

·   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·   Expertise using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Teams.

·    Must be a Citizen of the U.S. or Canada and able to obtain unescorted access to a U.S. Nuclear Power Plant.

Preferred Requirements:

·   Professional engineering (PE) License in any state in the U.S. with ability to obtain licensure in other states by comity. 

·   2 years of design experience for new nuclear generating stations.

·   Experience with Digital Upgrades at operating nuclear plants. 

·   Familiarity with NEI 08-09 and experience with performing cyber-security assessments.

·   Experience with NUREG 0800, Chapters 7, 8 and 18.

·   Experience with Human Factors Engineering.

What we Offer:

United offers a benefit rich offering to our employees. We provide choices in Medical, Dental and Vision care programs. United assists employees in saving for their future by matching HSA contributions and 401k contributions.  Additionally, we offer company paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. United also offers a host of voluntary benefits to employees for items such as hospital indemnity insurance, AD&D, spousal and child life insurance, pet insurance identity theft protection and more! Educational Assistance and First Time Licensure incentives are also available.  United supports life balance by offering a competitive PTO program in addition to paid holidays. We enjoy a great wellness program with regular incentives.

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States

 United E&C is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. United believes in each person’s potential, and we will help you reach yours.