Nuclear I&C Software Engineer

Requisition Id 15093 

Overview:    

We are seeking a Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Software Engineer to join the Instrumentation and Control Software Engineering Group within the Research Reactors Division (RRD) at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL).  

 

The Instrumentation and Control Software Engineering Group is responsible for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) configuration management program. This group also provides technical support to operations and maintenance and performs systems analysis.  

 

As the Instrumentation & Controls Software Engineer you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the division’s software-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout the entire system development life cycle, including configuration control, software quality assurance, and cyber security. Additionally, you will ensure conformance to software requirements through effective software quality assurance activities, providing the basis for planning, implementing, maintaining, and operating the software being developed as well as ensure appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all ICS on matters involving cyber security. This position will function as a cognizant system engineer for the assigned HFIR plant systems in the HFIR System Engineering Program in accordance with DOE O 420.1 for the hazard category 1 nuclear facility and shall be qualified as a HFIR System Engineer in the RRD Training Program.   

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Plan and manage engineering activities for assigned areas of responsibility.  

• Prepare engineering designs for new installations and for replacement and upgrade of reactor structures, systems, and components.  

• Apply relevant codes and standards, such as DOE Orders, ASME, ICC, IEEE, etc.  

• Task lead field installation and testing of engineering design changes.  

• Implement modifications in accordance with nuclear configuration control processes.  

• Prepare and maintain as-built documentation for assigned reactor systems, including engineering drawings, specifications, system descriptions, relevant databases, and labeling.   

• Troubleshoot and analyze system and component failures and develop corrective actions.  

• Provide field technical support to craft supervisors and craft.  

• Analyze equipment performance history.  

• Position requires some physical activity (carrying lightweight items, climbing ladders, etc.).  

• Position requires Radiological Worker II and Qualified Electrical Worker 2 training.  

• Follow environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements to promote a safe working environment.