Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer (3831)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer (3831) in Idaho Falls, ID.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer provides design and systems engineering support for advanced microreactor and nuclear facility systems at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). This role applies engineering principles, analytical techniques, and operational knowledge to design, develop, install, qualify, and maintain instrumentation and control systems used to monitor and control nuclear engineering systems in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Define functional and performance requirements by working directly with internal and external customers to understand system needs and design objectives.
• Develop engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and implementation documentation that meet approved design inputs and requirements.
• Perform or oversee engineering calculations and technical evaluations to ensure compliance with design bases, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of designs through procurement activities, preparation and review of work packages, and construction and installation oversight.
• Participate in and present at engineering and design reviews to verify technical adequacy and compliance.
• Develop and execute qualification, startup, and acceptance testing procedures for assigned systems and projects.
• Provide lifecycle engineering support for assigned systems, including maintenance strategies, system modifications, and operational readiness evaluations.
• Verify and maintain System Configuration Management information, ensuring consistency between design requirements, physical configuration, and technical documentation.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, OR
• Master of Science degree in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to design, analyze, and evaluate engineered systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operations, engineering, nuclear safety, maintenance, and programmatic personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify, plan, and execute engineering work tasks, including design activities, maintenance actions, and development of operating instructions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead engineering work activities in a regulated nuclear environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design and installation of nuclear reactor instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with configuration management of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability