I&C Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking an I&C Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

• Support US ITER as an I&C Engineer that will be responsible for leading design and development activities.
• Interact with and guide Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering and multi-disciplinary Analysis Teams to realize optimal design solutions in compliance with ITER requirements.
• Work with I&C and mechanical engineers, designers and analysts on development of detailed design.
• Check and back-check drawings and documents produced by designers or other engineers.
• Support the design of Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).
• Develop panel wiring and interconnect cabling designs.
• Design panel layouts and perform enclosure cooling calculations.
• Produce control system input/output and instrumentation lists.
• Design power distribution single line diagrams.
• Develop control strategies and state transition diagrams.
• Write control system hardware descriptions including control requirements, functional specifications, and control system architecture descriptions.
• Write control software requirements specifications and control software design descriptions.
• Specify PLC systems.
• Specify vacuum gauges and controllers.
• Write procedures and participate in qualification of instrumentation for high magnetic field areas, EMI/EMC testing, and gamma and neutron radiation testing.
• Work with ORNL analysts to determine proper magnetic shielding of instrumentation.
• Write factory acceptance test procedures.
• Write statements of work for I&C design and fabrication.
  
  

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Nuclear, or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Must have 5 years of both I&C engineering design and hands-on experience, including the following: P&ID preparation; PLC system design; Enclosure design; Cable design; and Control software design.
• Knowledge of I&C engineering and design practices including drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Experienced in development of state transition diagrams, electrical load lists, and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically as required.
• Write coherent design documents.
• Proficient in use of office automation tools, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.
  
  

About The Site

The DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, conducts research and development to create scientific knowledge and solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs isotope production, information management, and technical program management (energy.gov).

About Gem

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.