About this opportunity
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC lists this I&C Engineer (nuclear) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.
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
Lead engineering efforts for plant uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design.
Be the primary technical authority on uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts.
Provide guidance and mentorship across electrical and instrumentation engineering disciplines.
Instrumentation & Transmitter Engineering
Perform and review instrumentation calculations to ensure accuracy and reliability under uprated plant conditions, including:
Transmitter sizing and selection (pressure, flow, level, temperature)
Measurement range determination and turndown analysis
Process variable scaling and uncertainty/error analysis
Loop accuracy and total loop uncertainty calculations
Environmental and operating condition evaluations (temperature, vibration, radiation as applicable)
Lead technical reviews of transmitter applications and installations , ensuring:
Proper selection of sensing technologies (DP, RTD, thermocouple, ultrasonic, etc.)
Material compatibility and process connections
Adequate response time and dynamic performance for uprated conditions
Compliance with design codes and plant standards
Evaluate and validate flow measurement calculations , including:
Differential pressure (orifice, venturi, nozzle) sizing and beta ratio selection
Flow coefficient and Reynolds number considerations
Impact of increased flow rates on accuracy and permanent pressure loss
Review and approve instrument setpoints and scaling changes required for uprate operation, ensuring:
Alignment with safety analyses and protective system requirements
Compliance with regulatory and licensing bases
Support control system impact evaluations , including:
Instrument loop response and stability under uprated conditions
Interaction with control logic and plant automation systems
Identification of required tuning or control strategy adjustments
Provide oversight for instrumentation documentation , including:
Data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams
Calibration procedures and maintenance requirements
Design change packages and calculation packages
Project Execution
Develop and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design modifications.
Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
Ensure scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
System and Equipment Analysis
Identify required upgrades for uprate implementation.
Perform integrated system impact assessments.
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE).
Support licensing submittals and regulatory interactions.
Maintain thorough, auditable engineering documentation.
Risk & Safety Management
Identify risks related to uprate and system modifications.
Ensure compliance with electrical and instrumentation safety requirements.
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 ability to obtain
Experience with plant uprates or major capacity increases
Expertise in instrument uncertainty, setpoint methodologies, and flow measurement
Nuclear industry experience (EPU, MUR, or similar uprates)
Familiarity with control systems and process automation platforms
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85/hour to $100/hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
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