Engineer 5 Instrumentation & Controls - Nuclear
About the job
- A Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program, or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program plus 15 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
- Experience with analog and/or digital control systems.
- Experience leading technical work and engineering projects.
- Required coursework in analog and digital control systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities.
- Ability to pass required security screening and drug testing.
- Ability to perform equipment and system walkdowns in industrial environments, climb ladders and access elevated work areas, and enter confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas when required.
- Ability to work overtime as business needs require and travel periodically to client and project sites.
- Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation and control system modifications.
- Develop engineering specifications, calculations, design criteria, and modification packages.
- Define project scope, technical requirements, and design deliverables.
- Design and evaluate control system architectures and functionality.
- Select and specify instrumentation, control valves, and associated equipment.
- Define plant control system interfaces and input/output requirements.
- Support digital modernization projects and upgrades to legacy systems.
- Provide engineering leadership on complex technical projects.
- Apply engineering principles, industry standards, and design practices independently.
- Solve complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.
- Guide project teams through engineering evaluations and design decisions.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Coordinate activities with engineers, clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Support project planning, execution, and delivery.
- Monitor project progress and address risks and challenges.
- Ensure designs meet applicable nuclear industry codes and standards.
- Support compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and licensing requirements.
- Participate in engineering reviews, design verification activities, and quality assurance processes.
- Promote solutions that improve plant safety, operational performance, and reliability.
- Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
- Collaborate with clients and internal engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.
- Perform plant walkdowns and field investigations.
- Support installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Interface directly with client representatives and plant personnel.
- Travel periodically to customer sites and nuclear facilities.
- Nuclear power plant engineering experience.
- Knowledge of nuclear plant operations and procedures.
- Experience with plant licensing and regulatory processes.
- Hands-on field engineering experience supporting nuclear projects.
- Instrumentation and control system design experience.
- Digital control systems experience.
- Distributed Control Systems experience.
- Control system integration experience.
- Legacy control system modernization experience.
- Power generation systems experience.
- Knowledge of nuclear industry codes and standards.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory requirements.
- Professional Engineer license.
About the company
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
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What believers are saying
- NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
- Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
- Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
- July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
- Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
- Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
- Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.
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Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.
Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.
BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.
As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.