I&C/Electrical Test Engineer
5570 HOG ISLAND RD Surry, VA 23883 US
Job Description
Pay: $80-92/hr
Overview
An Instrumentation and Control (I&C)/Electrical Test Engineer is needed to support the major Digital modernization program for the Virginia nuclear power fleet. The Digital I&C project is a 10+ year effort as part of Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) to upgrade safety and non-safety-related analog systems to digital and transform the main control room to flat panel displays and controls.
Responsibilities include:
- Obtain client company Test Engineering Qualifications
- Work with application specific engineering team to gain understanding for different system functions and system requirements
- Review and Approve Software-in-loop test plans developed by equipment vendor
- Review and Approve Factory acceptance test plans developed by equipment vendor
- Review and gain a thorough understanding of Application requirements as driven by design specifications, regulatory requirements, and software/hardware requirements assisted by the requirements lead engineer
- Development of Site Acceptance Test Plans
- Development of Site Acceptance Test Procedures with detailed test instructions based on the Test Plans strategy
- Development of Post Design Change Test Plans using detailed analysis, research, and design reviews including plant walkdowns, interaction with Operations, and the implementing department(s)
- Development of Post Design Change Test Procedures
- Support and represent the owner for execution of Software-in-loop testing at vendor facility
- Support and represent the owner for execution of Factory Acceptance testing at vendor facility
- Lead the execution of Site Acceptance testing
- Support the owner for installation of the new digital equipment
- Lead the execution of the post-installation testing to operations turnover
- Ability to report activity status and communicate with all levels of owner/leadership
- Perform Hand over Hand Installation wire verifications
- Perform Voltage checks utilizing Multi-Meter
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Basic knowledge of engineering theories and principles;
- Hardware and software I&C test experience;
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
- Strong personal computer skills;
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
- Ability to work independently to perform complex circuit analysis on new and existing equipment and control systems
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
- Proven decision making skills;
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability and Comfortable use of a Multi-Meter to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical circuits using station and vendor drawings
- Willing to perform hands on work in low voltage circuits including and up to 480VAC and 135VDC and hydro tests on piping systems up to 4200 psig.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Nice to Have Skills:
- Preferred experience with Ovation or Emerson hardware and control builder software;
- Preferred current knowledge of nuclear testing practices and principles;
- Preferred College/University degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering;
- Preferred active or prior Nuclear Test Engineering Qualifications at an operating nuclear power facility
- Preferred experience serving a dedicated role on a project team
Preferred Years of Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Education:
- Bachelors or Associates Degree in a Science or Technology Field or in Computer Science or Engineering Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education
Industry Experience:
- Commercial Nuclear Industry
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