I&C Engineer (nuclear)

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role: I&C Engineer with 8+ years nuclear plant experience. This is contract position. You must be a US Citizen or permanent resident located in the United States. You will report to the Manager of operating Plants Electrical Engineering. You will work remote in the United States. Us Citizen or Permanent Residence required. Position Summary The I&C Principal Engineer leads the technical evaluation, design, and implementation of plant uprate initiatives to safely increase generation capacity and improve operational efficiency. A subject matter expert in system performance, electrical engineering analysis, and instrumentation and control, including advanced power system modeling and instrumentation calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and project goals. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership 1. Lead engineering efforts for plant uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design. 2. Be the primary technical authority on uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts. 3. Provide guidance and mentorship across electrical and instrumentation engineering disciplines. Instrumentation & Transmitter Engineering 1. Perform and review instrumentation calculations to ensure accuracy and reliability under uprated plant conditions, including: 2. Transmitter sizing and selection (pressure, flow, level, temperature) 3. Measurement range determination and turndown analysis 4. Process variable scaling and uncertainty/error analysis 5. Loop accuracy and total loop uncertainty calculations 6. Environmental and operating condition evaluations (temperature, vibration, radiation as applicable) 7. Lead technical reviews of transmitter applications and installations, ensuring: 8. Proper selection of sensing technologies (DP, RTD, thermocouple, ultrasonic, etc.) 9. Material compatibility and process connections 10. Adequate response time and dynamic performance for uprated conditions 11. Compliance with design codes and plant standards 12. Evaluate and validate flow measurement calculations, including: 13. Differential pressure (orifice, venturi, nozzle) sizing and beta ratio selection 14. Flow coefficient and Reynolds number considerations 15. Impact of increased flow rates on accuracy and permanent pressure loss 16. Review and approve instrument setpoints and scaling changes required for uprate operation, ensuring: 17. Proper margin to design limits 18. Alignment with safety analyses and protective system requirements 19. Compliance with regulatory and licensing bases 20. Support control system impact evaluations, including: 21. Instrument loop response and stability under uprated conditions 22. Interaction with control logic and plant automation systems 23. Identification of required tuning or control strategy adjustments 24. Provide oversight for instrumentation documentation, including: 25. Data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams 26. Calibration procedures and maintenance requirements 27. Design change packages and calculation packages Project Execution 1. Develop and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design modifications. 2. Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management. 3. Ensure scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met. System and Equipment Analysis 1. Evaluate plant systems across disciplines (thermal, electrical, mechanical, I&C). 2 Identify required upgrades for uprate implementation. 3. Perform integrated system impact assessments. Regulatory & Compliance 1. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE). 2. Support licensing submittals and regulatory interactions. 3. Maintain thorough, auditable engineering documentation. Risk & Safety Management 1. Identify risks related to uprate and system modifications. 2. Ensure compliance with electrical and instrumentation safety requirements. 3. Promote strong safety culture and engineering rigor. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline Minimum 8-15 years of relevant experience in power generation or heavy industry Demonstrated experience with: Power system analysis and ETAP modeling Instrumentation calculations and transmitter applications Knowledge of plant electrical and I&C systems Technical leadership on complex engineering projects PE license preferred or abili