Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
About this role
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as technical leaderresponsible for the specification, design, implementation, and commissioning of MOX Plant instrumentation and control systems, ensuring successful execution of engineering tasks and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the Head of Unit:
- Perform a range of engineering activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, detailed functional analysis and SCADA design, design patterns RIO/PLC/SCADA implementation across multiple systems (mechanical, fluid and HVAC).
- Define and implement instrumentation and control system architecture solutions for safety plant applications.
- Supervise PLC/SCADA system programming/configuration (ladder logic, function block diagrams) and industrial control software development.
- Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and engineering standards.
- Work closely with System Engineering, Safety, Licensing, and Project Management teams to ensure integrated system development.
- Participate in design reviews, design change processes (technical and cost assessments) and cross-functional working groups to provide systems engineering perspectives.
- Execute work in accordance with the approved project cost, schedule baselines and quality plan.
- Provide technical support to other engineering discipline associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.
- Execute work in accordance with the approved project cost, schedule baselines and quality plan.
- Assist the Head of Unit in preparing project engineering phase by estimating efforts and resource requirements.
Education & Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, preferably within the nuclear fuel industry.
- Experience applying ISA 84 / IEC 61511 functional safety
Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in RI/O, PLC, HMI, SCADA systems, VFD, control panels, and automated equipment.
- Knowledge of Communication Protocols ( Ethernet, Modbus, OPC/DA, OPC/UA, Profibus/net, …)
- Experience with SIEMENS equipment and relevant HMI and programming software.
- Proficient in applying industry codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, ISA, IAEA).
- Ability to incorporate Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and guidelines into system design requirements.
- Familiar with Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) concepts
- Familiarity with virtualized software environments and Manufacturing Execution System
- Understanding of configuration and requirements management, system engineering, and V&V cycle
What We Offer
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 20 days per year and increasing to 25 days after 3 years of service.
• A mission-driven environment focused on delivering scalable, low-carbon energy solutions to meet growing global energy demand.
• A collaborative and international culture that values technical excellence, transparency, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.
Company at a glance
Since launching in 2021 newcleo has quickly established itself as innovator in the field of nuclear energy. newcleo is working to design, build, and operate Gen-IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) that are cooled by liquid lead and fuelled by reprocessed nuclear waste.
Through an innovative combination of existing and proven technologies, and by reviving a nuclear industry model based on the manufacture and multi-recycling of Mixed Oxide fuel, newcleo aims to close the nuclear fuel cycle while safely producing clean, affordable, and practically inexhaustible energy required for low carbon economies.
With a EUR 70m group turnover in 2024, EUR 645m of private funding and over 100 partnerships and collaborations across the nuclear industry, the growth of the newcleo group is supported through the targeted acquisition of key companies with strong capabilities in nuclear engineering, manufacturing, and waste management.
Through its workforce of over 900 highly qualified employees across France, the U.S., the UK, Italy, Switzerland and Slovakia, newcleo is not only developing and delivering the skills and services required for the group’s own ambitious project timelines, but also supporting the development of Small Modular Reactor supply chains in Europe and beyond.
Top Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan
- 4% Company Match
- Paid Time Off
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