Automation Engineer (Remote)

System One; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Automation Engineer for a fully remote, long-term contract. The role involves streamlining data workflows across platforms, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance automation processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in system engineering design, procurement, and construction.
• 3+ years of experience in automation, systems integration, or digital engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation workflows to connect and synchronize data.
• Collaborate with nuclear engineers and QA/QC personnel to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Automation

Scripting

Documentation

Data Validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

PowerShell

VBA

SQL

BIM tools

Cloud-based automation tools

Job description

Position:Automation Engineer
Location:Remote
Duration: 1 year Contract

System One is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer (AE) for a fully remote, long-termcontract. The individual in this role will be responsible for streamlining and optimizing data workflows across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation workflows to connect and synchronize data between:
• Engineering databases (e.g., equipment/component databases, material traceability systems)
• BIM platforms (e.g., Autodesk Revit, Navisworks) used for nuclear facility modeling
• Excel-based tools used for procurement schedules, equipment lists, and QA documentation

• Ensure that automated systems support regulatory compliance, traceability, and audit-readiness of data flows
• Collaborate with nuclear engineers, QA/QC personnel, and procurement teams to identify pain points and automation opportunities
• Develop and maintain custom scripts, ETL pipelines, and API integrations to streamline data transfers and reporting
• Maintain thorough documentation of automation logic, validation steps, and change control procedures
• Support the digital transformation of nuclear procurement processes in accordance with NQA-1, ISO 19443, or equivalent standards
• Provide technical support and training to end-users on new tools and systems
  Key Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in system engineering design, procurement, and construction of heavy industrial facilities, preferably in the commercial nuclear power industry
• 3+ years of experience in automation, systems integration, or digital engineering roles
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, VBA) and automation of data workflows
• Familiarity with BIM tools (Autodesk Revit, Navisworks) and model-data integration
• Experience with SQL databases, data extraction, and transformation
• Strong understanding of Excel automation, macros, and data validation techniques
• Excellent documentation skills and experience in regulated environments
• Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors (e.g., aerospace, pharmaceutical, defense)
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance standards (e.g., ASME NQA-1, ISO 19443)
• Familiarity with nuclear digital systems, procurement software, or configuration management tools
• Experience with cloud-based automation tools or digital twin platforms
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for data systems in critical infrastructure

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