Nuclear I&C Systems Engineer at Paragon Energy Solutions

Paragon is seeking a Nuclear I&C Systems Engineer to join our team. The Nuclear I&C Systems Engineer will support the development of nuclear power plant control, monitoring, and safety systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead instrumentation and control (I&C) projects that will focus on engineering, analysis, and documentation for both operating and new nuclear reactors
• Lead the interdisciplinary design team for the entire duration of the project and partner with customers to ensure contract requirements are met
• Develop the system requirements for the I&C system and map the system architecture to contract requirements
• Apply an understanding of nuclear power generating stations to the I&C system design. Apply that knowledge to provide guidance to customers as they develop their overall reactor system designs
• Prepare system level documentation, such as failure modes and effects analysis, reliability calculations, system architecture drawings, etc.
• Prepare/review design documentation, such as hardware requirements, hardware design specifications, drawings, power and heat calculations, test procedures, etc.
• Responsible for managing and driving project cost and schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical degree is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems Architect or System Design Lead for large complex system designs with a defined system development lifecycle
• Experience working on nuclear safety-related I&C system development projects, including equipment qualification, commercial grade dedication, and system implementation and test, is highly desirable
• Experience working within a nuclear quality program, or other regulated environment, is highly desirable
• Technical experience and working knowledge in design, plant systems, and/or technical analysis with small modular reactors, high-temperature gas reactors or research and test reactors is desirable
• Proven ability to create real and positive change, think creatively and respond rapidly to changing priorities and customer needs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, competing priorities and tight deadlines simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and accuracy
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, martial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.