Lead Engineer - Plant I&C Rod Control Systems

SummaryMid-Career role in Plant Instrumentation & Control Systems Design team. Primary focus is boiling water reactor rod control system and controls product development engineer. Responsible for supporting original equipment manufacturer (OEM) rod control systems in operating fleet, and design of rod control systems for new reactors. Scope includes: 1) requirements definition; 2) design specifications; 3) development, test, and qualification plans, and 4) field deployment of rod control and rod control blocking systems and other controls systems and applications.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:Develop and maintain an understanding of rod control systems used in existing and new boiling water reactors (BWRs).Review and implement system based on requirements specifications developed based on customer requirements, technical regulations and industry standards.Prepare and maintain system design artifacts such as logic diagrams, input/output (I/O) lists, equipment and cabinet layout diagrams or drawings, system elementary drawings, hardware wiring/connection diagrams, bills of material, various plans and reports, etc.Perform and document technology assessment reports and/or trade studies supporting selection of hardware and software technologies for incorporation into rod control systems.Prepare high-level software design documents describing software program architecture, inputs, transfer functions, algorithms, and outputs.Perform hands on development, configuration and integration of prototype hardware and software for programmable logic controllers, industrial PC's, and human-machine interfaces, and Distributed Control SystemsConfigure signal conditioning electronics, motor controllers, motors, and network components.Prepare proof-of-concept test procedures using system requirements and functional description.Perform and document results of system proof-of-concept testing.Develop and configure test equipment and simulators for software development and testing.Support on-site system installation, acceptance, commissioning, and start-up testing.Support identification, assessment, resolution, and corrective/preventive actions needed to address nonconformances and conditions adverse to quality.Ensure compliance with GEH procedures/processes, nuclear regulations, applicable industry standards, and customer requirements. Required Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent 4-year technical degree3 years' experience with \