Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 11 hours ago
Lead, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Hybrid Eligible)
Oak Ridge, TN
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking an experienced instrumentation & controls engineer to lead the design, development and procurement of ITER I&C control systems. The role involves directing interdisciplinary teams, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with ITER requirements while promoting a respectful workplace environment.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility as a task lead directing aspects of work interdisciplinary team of I&C engineers, mechanical engineers, designers and analysts on development of detailed design for systems such as high-power RF, microwave, and diagnostic residual gas analyzers
Responsible for I&C design which include documents such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), cable block diagrams (CBD), specification of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, control panel layouts with enclosure heat load calculations, wiring and interconnect diagrams, power distribution single line diagrams, control system input/output lists, and development of control strategies and state transition diagrams
Evaluates needs and develops solutions to technical issues within scope
Write procedures and participate in qualification of instrumentation for high magnetic field, EMI/EMC, gamma and neutron radiation, etc
Oversee the management of development and fabrication contracts with industry
Evaluate vendor proposals for I&C equipment
Manage configuration control activities during design and fabrication phases
Specify US ITER intervention points (hold points, witness points, customer inspections) during fabrication and participate/oversee these activities
Evaluate fabrication deviation requests and non-conformances from industrial suppliers
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
Qualification
Required
A BS degree in electrical, nuclear or mechanical engineering, or related technical field
A minimum of 8 years of experience in I&C engineering design with hands-on experience, including the following: P&ID preparation, PLC system design, Enclosure design, Cable design, Control software design
Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate problems, investigate and propose solutions, perform calculations, apply industry codes and standards, and document design and fabrication activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Willingness and ability to travel to domestically and to ITER site in southern France
Preferred
MS degree in engineering
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant technical and project management experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of design and manufacturing of high-power RF, microwave, cooling water, magnets, and/or vacuum system components for large-scale science or nuclear facilities
Familiarity with DOE procurement guidelines
Familiarity with European and French codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, especially those for pressure equipment, rotating, and electrical equipment
Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards for design and construction
Experience in the commercial nuclear industry and/or with fusion research and development
Experience working in an international environment
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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