Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Nuclear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assist in both small and large controls projects, emphasizing technical execution and efficient project management.

• Enhance and modernize nuclear power facilities utilizing cutting-edge control technologies.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to successfully complete projects.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and address controls engineering challenges.

• Create digital systems designs, including PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems.

• Develop specifications for functional and implementation requirements as well as procurement for nuclear plant control systems.

• Engage with clients to ensure effective project execution and maintain client satisfaction.

• Draft and review technical reports, calculations, and studies.

• Manage resource allocation and develop estimates and budgets for task completion.

• Assist in proposal development activities.

• Create and assess diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded control solutions.

• Conduct technical evaluations of vendor proposals.

• Collaborate with vendors, review documentation, ensure compliance of equipment, and observe FAT performance on behalf of clients.

• Aid in the implementation of projects at client locations.

• Lead initiatives in automation and process improvement, overseeing engineering automation outputs and AI-driven workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in designing instrumentation and control systems within a project team setting for commercial and industrial applications, focusing on integrated and detailed system design modifications.

• A Professional Engineering license is preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• In-depth technical knowledge of available equipment and established pre-engineered systems for executing systems design.

• Experience serving as a client liaison in either a support or lead engineering capacity.

• Proficient in reviewing design documentation.

• Willingness or capability to lead others using contemporary tools such as automation and AI to enhance workflows, minimize rework, and provide cost-effective designs.

• Work authorization in the U.S. is required; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision health plans.

• Life & Accident Insurance.

• Disability Coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-Up Daycare.

• FSA & HSA.

• 401(k).

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account.

• Merit Scholarship Program.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program.

• Tuition Assistance.

• First Professional Licensure Bonus.

• Employee Referral Bonus.

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST).

• Paid Vacation.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Bereavement Leave.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility.