I&C Modernizations Engineering Lead

We are seeking an experienced I&C Modernizations Engineering Lead to drive the upfront engineering and design finalization for I&C digital modernization across operating fleet. This role is solely focused on defining, reviewing, and locking in the customer's design basis, which will serve as the foundation for downstream digital implementation and plant licensing changes.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in instrumentation and control systems (safety, non-safety, and nuclear I&C) with the ability to collaborate closely with customer engineering teams, ensuring clarity, rigor, and alignment across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead I&C supplier-side concurrent engineering activities for modernization projects, partnering directly with customer engineering teams.
• Define, review, and finalize design inputs, drawings, and design basis documents to serve as a clear, unambiguous foundation for digital implementation.
• Ensure design outputs are comprehensive, defensible, and aligned with regulatory/licensing requirements.
• Bring downstream awareness to upstream design, understanding operational, safety, and implementation impacts.
• Facilitate technical decision-making, anticipate gaps in system knowledge, and manage justified exceptions while maintaining strict engineering rigor.
• Participate in design reviews, documentation approvals, and licensing support activities as required.

• Ensures effective performance of complex engineering assignments in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
• Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications.
• Monitors goals, objectives and standards of performance for assigned team members.
• Develops new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.
• Ensures projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies, objectives and customer standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.
• Mentors less experienced team members on technical topics.
• Strong analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills.
• Advanced level of specific software tools (CAD, FEA, CFD) and programming skills.
• Hands-on understanding of system integration, wiring, field panels, control logic, and downstream operational impacts.
• Proven experience in upfront design work, concurrent engineering, and design basis finalization, ideally in regulated industries.
• Experience collaborating with customers in a highly interactive, agile manner.
• Familiarity with regulatory and licensing requirements is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical liaison skills.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $146,000 - $199,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).