Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

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Based in United StatesFull-TimeLead
Salary$63.00–$98.00 per hour
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Job Details

Experience
12+ years of experience
Required Skills
Project ManagementPythonMatlab

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 12+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls (I&C) design engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of control system equipment, automation technologies, and proven engineering solutions.
  • Experience developing and reviewing I&C design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a client liaison in a lead engineering or project support role.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage priorities, resources, schedules, and technical challenges effectively.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
  • Experience with engineering automation, scripting, or modern digital tools such as Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel is valued.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering workflows, process improvement initiatives, or digital transformation approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support small and large instrumentation and controls engineering projects, ensuring effective technical execution and project delivery.
  • Develop digital control system designs involving PLCs, distributed control systems (DCS), touchscreens, network switches, and related automation technologies.
  • Prepare control system functional requirements, implementation specifications, and procurement documentation for nuclear plant systems.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex controls engineering challenges across nuclear power facilities.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and other engineering disciplines to successfully complete projects.
  • Interface directly with clients to support project execution, maintain alignment, and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, studies, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
  • Manage project resources, task assignments, estimates, schedules, and budget development activities.
  • Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for new and upgraded control solutions.
  • Collaborate with vendors through document reviews, equipment evaluations, and factory acceptance testing activities.
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