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Nuclear Electrical I&C Engineer

Job Category: Electrical Engineer
Posted on: 04/29/2026, expires on 07/28/2026 (87 days)
Job reference #: dse/4207

Location
Oak Ridge, TN, TN US-Region II (South East)
Zip/Postal Code: 37830

Compensation
Unspecified Wage
$ Per Diem

Employment Type

Long Term

Job description
Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Support the design, modification, and documentation of reactor structures, systems, and components.

Apply relevant codes and standards, such as DOE Orders, ASME, ICC, IEEE, etc.

Assist with field implementation, testing, and project execution for engineering modifications.

Provide technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues and developing corrective and preventive maintenance activities.

Develop work instructions and provide guidance to craft personnel during maintenance and field work.

Perform operability assessments and support investigations of abnormal events or equipment issues.

Monitor system performance, review maintenance and reliability data, and help identify equipment or system vulnerabilities.

Follow environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements to promote a safe working environment.

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

A BS in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in design/systems engineering.

Experience developing and interpreting requirements and technical specifications.

A strong understanding of reading and interpreting electrical design drawings including single lines and schematics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ten or more years of experience with electrical, instrumentation and control, or digital control systems at a nuclear facility.

Familiarity with the regulatory programs which define the HFIR work environment, including DOE Orders pertaining to conduct of operation and maintenance, OSHA requirements, and IEEE standards.

Familiarity with General Design Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants or General Design Specifications for HFIR.

Ability to diagnose instrument problems and develop formal work package instructions for performance and documentation of repairs.

Experience in the operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of radiation monitors and sensors, experience with flow instrumentation, and familiarity with environmental and process monitoring systems, including temperature, pressure, and level sensors used in nuclear facilities.

Experience in project management, leading maintenance tasks, procedure development, procurement of materials, and equipment analysis is desired.

Familiarity with instrumentation loops associated with reactor safety systems that include power supplies, recorders, trip comparators and isolators.

Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B.

Familiarity with the regulatory programs which define the HFIR work environment, including DOE Orders pertaining to conduct of operation and maintenance, OSHA requirements, and IEEE standards.

As the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineer, you will design and modify reactor instrumentation loops or power and control systems, provide technical support for I&C maintenance activities, lead field work, and analyze reactor system performance.

Other requirements

Degree
Bachelors

Experience
10+ years

Security Clearance
Unspecified

Qualifications
Unspecified

Benefits and Other Information:
Full time regular with health, dental, vision, EAP and 401k

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