Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to work on our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Engineering team. This position works a 4x10 schedule at MFC with every Friday off.

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at INL empowers the next generation of nuclear energy advances through hosting a unique combination of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure. MFC offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels and material from fuels design, development, and fabrication through to post-irradiation analysis.

You will apply engineering principles to research, design, develop, install, and maintain equipment required to monitor and control the engineering machinery processes and systems found in manufacturing and energy production environments. May include preparing releasable drawings, calculations, and specifications for electrical or mechanical instrumentation and controls (including Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers) for design, construction, or maintenance. May include application of engineering principles and data analytics to monitor and evaluate condition and operational performance of electrical and mechanical systems; recommend maintenance and repair standards and procedures; identify vendor data, replacement, and spare parts; coordinate resources and priorities necessary to attain or maintain the appropriate system condition.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers on challenging work scope.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and commercially available technologies that meet specific specifications. Collaborate and partner with other government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve project objectives. Decompose project objectives into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Use design methodologies, technologies, and processes which are best practice for the technical discipline to develop and define a design, and to validate that the design meets defined requirements.
• Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support and verify design.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements to ensure technical features important to design functions are maintained.
• Oversee or otherwise ensure that fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement are done in accordance with the design.
• Ensure that analysis needs are recorded and clearly understood. Document the design (controlled and approved models, drawings, specifications, design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure that data and analysis generated by the instruments is of high quality and meets customer and user needs.
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at keeping pace with industry developments. Maintain familiarity with and technical understanding of codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Maintain knowledge of newly emerging technologies and applications to the nuclear industry.
• Identify applicable codes, standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Publish and communicate research accomplished on the instrument and instrument improvements to both external and internal audiences with the goal of enhancing the INL's reputation and building a strong user base for the instrument.
• Mentor junior staff and look for opportunities to involve them in current projects.
• Generate ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 5: Bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET. Relevant disciplines include Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or closely related engineering field and 14 years experience. Master's and 8 years of experience. PhD and 6 years experience.
• Level 6: Bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET. Relevant disciplines include Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or closely related engineering field and 18 years experience. Master's and 12 years of experience. PhD and 10 years experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Expert in the application of nuclear safety standard for nuclear facilities including the application of DOE/NE-O 420.1
• Recognized expert in the application of nuclear codes and standards including but not limited to IEEE-308, -323, -379, -384, -603, -7.4.3.2
• Experience in the design and specification of safety and safety instrumented systems, including the application of DOE-STD-1195, ISA 67.04.01.
• Experience in the design and development of safety software and the application of nuclear safety software quality standards.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research and methods development.
• Experience in DOE nuclear facilities, commercial nuclear power, or naval nuclear power.
• Experience in reactor control system qualification or licensing.
• Licensed professional engineer, preferred areas include instrumentation and controls, nuclear engineering, electrical power.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field environment, which may include construction sites. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 5 ($137,076 - $281,196) / Level 6 ($164,592 - $337,428). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field environment, which may include construction sites. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.