Instrumentation Engineer Sr. (I&C / Instrumentation & Controls)
Experience Level: 8+ Years
Contract- 3 Years

Location- Waynesboro, GA

Client- Southern Nuclear.

Position Summary
The Instrumentation Engineer Sr. serves as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Responsible Lead Engineer (RLE) for assigned instrumentation and controls (I&C) design changes. This role provides technical leadership and oversight of design deliverables while acting as the primary engineering interface between internal disciplines, vendors, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong electrical and I&C knowledge, hands-on field experience, and prior exposure to nuclear or highly regulated design environments.

Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership & Technical Oversight
Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer and Lead Engineer for assigned instrumentation and control system design changes

Provide technical oversight and review of I&C drawings, calculations, specifications, and design documentation

Ensure design products meet applicable codes, standards, and engineering requirements

Coordination & Stakeholder Interface
Act as the primary engineering interface between:

Other engineering disciplines

Vendors and suppliers

Project stakeholders and plant personnel

Coordinate engineering activities to support project schedules and deliverables

Field Support & Testing
Perform and support site walkdowns

Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Travel as required to support FAT, SAT, and project-related meetings

Project & Cost Support
Support development of project scope and cost estimates

Assist in managing mid-size to large-scale projects from an engineering deliverables perspective

Support issue resolution related to instrumentation design, installation, or field conditions

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

8+ years of related instrumentation or controls engineering experience

Solid electrical and instrumentation knowledge

Experience reading and reviewing electrical and controls drawings

Hands-on experience checking cables and wiring in the field

Experience supporting cost estimating and project scoping

Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, vendors, and project teams

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in nuclear power generation or regulated utility environments

Design experience supporting instrumentation and control systems

Experience working as a Lead or Responsible Design Engineer

Familiarity with plant modification processes, design change packages, and testing activities

Work Environment
Combination of office-based engineering work, plant walkdowns, and vendor facilities

Interaction with multidisciplinary engineering teams and plant operations

Emphasis on safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance