Senior Engineer - Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Functional Design
Core
Define, design, and deliver control, protection, and automation architecture for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station, translating operational requirements into robust control system designs.
Role type
Senior IC Control & Instrumentation Functional Design Engineer
Builds
Control philosophies, Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Cause & Effect matrices, interlock documentation, and functional logic specifications for SMR plant systems.
Domain
Nuclear power generation / Industrial process control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C&I system design in nuclear/power generation, requirements elicitation, control strategy development, P&ID review, industrial instrumentation knowledge, ISA-88/ISA-106 principles, IEC 61508/61511/61513 standards, technical documentation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, advanced process control approaches, human factors assessment support
Technologies
PID control, Cascade control, Split range control, Control valves, Pneumatic and electric actuators, Field sensors, Transmitters, Switches, Analysers, Pumps
Responsibilities
Act as C&I engineering focal point for assigned process plant systems, develop and maintain Control Philosophies and FDS, produce Cause & Effect matrices and logic diagrams, select and develop control strategies, support instrument and field device selection, define instrument setpoints and calibration requirements, coordinate C&I activities across multidisciplinary teams, participate in HAZOPs and design reviews, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities