Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Specialist

The Senior I&C Specialist provides expert technical oversight within the Owner’s organization for a major nuclear new build program. The primary focus is overseeing the development, adaptation, and delivery of the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) design.

This role ensures that all I&C systems comply with national regulatory requirements, site-specific conditions, and the project’s licensing basis, facilitating a successful transition toward the Final Investment Decision (FID).

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Oversight and Technical Assurance

• Provide technical oversight of the Technology Provider’s I&C design development for Gen III+ units.
• Review and validate critical design deliverables, including:
• I&C architecture, system descriptions, and digital platforms.
• Main Control Room (MCR) and HMI concepts.
• Safety system logic, actuation schemes, and loop diagrams.
• Ensure design maturity aligns with EPC execution and project licensing milestones.

2. Regulatory and Licensing Compliance

• Ensure all I&C designs meet the National Nuclear Regulatory Agency requirements and international standards (IEC, IEEE, IAEA).
• Support the preparation of licensing documentation, specifically inputs for the Preliminary and Final Safety Analysis Reports (PSAR/FSAR).
• Proactively identify regulatory risks to prevent redesigns or licensing delays.

3. Technology Adaptation and Site Integration

• Oversee the adaptation of the reference plant design to local site conditions.
• Manage interfaces with existing infrastructure, grid requirements, and local environmental hazards.
• Ensure cybersecurity and digital system expectations are integrated into the site-specific design.

4. Interface and Contractor Management

• Coordinate I&C interfaces across disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Safety Analysis, and Human Factors Engineering).
• Evaluate the EPC Contractor’s scope of work to verify that responsibilities and acceptance criteria are clearly defined.
• Support the technical acceptance process for all contractor-led engineering packages.

.Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field.
• Professional Experience: * 10–15 years of experience in nuclear I&C engineering.
• Proven experience with Generation III/III+ nuclear new builds or major I&C modernization projects.
• Direct experience with Westinghouse AP1000 architecture is highly preferred.
• Technical Competencies:
• Deep knowledge of nuclear safety classification and digital protection systems.
• Experience with software Verification & Validation (V&V) and qualification for safety-related systems.
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 60880, and relevant IEEE nuclear standards.
• Familiar with nuclear licensing process in Europe.

Key Attributes

• Technical Authority: Ability to challenge contractors constructively and ensure accountability.
• Communication: Effective in multicultural, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Safety Culture: A structured approach aligned with rigorous nuclear quality and safety standards.

What We Offer

·        Opportunity to work on a globally significant energy project.

·        Collaborative, international team environment.

·        Competitive salary and benefits package.

·        Professional development and training opportunities.