Controls Engineer

hudsonmanpower; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

hudsonmanpower is hiring a Controls Engineer based in Wilmington, NC. The role focuses on integrating NUMAC with communication platforms, developing system requirements, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in electrical or a related field and have substantial experience with SMR control systems and nuclear regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills and familiarity with communication protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience with small modular reactor (SMR) control systems.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Integrate NUMAC with the H31 communication platform.
• Define and document system requirements for NUMAC and EGD systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system compatibility.

Skills

Control system communications

Communication protocols

Systems integration

NUMAC and H31 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Software tools for system design and testing

Job description

Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Wilmington, NC / Greenville, SC (Onsite)

Experience: 5-12 Years

Position Type: W2 only (Long Term)

Employment Eligibility: Only USC / GC

Key Responsibilities

• Expertise in integration of NUMAC with the H31 communication platform, developing and validating detailed system requirements.
• Define and document system requirements for communication between NUMAC and EGD systems.
• Develop communication protocols and requirements for NUMAC interaction with Plant UDH.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including control system engineers, software developers, and plant operators to ensure system compatibility and performance.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, nuclear engineering, or related field.
• Experience with small modular reactor (SMR) control systems such as BWRX-300.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with software tools used for system design and testing.
• Proven experience with control system communications, preferably in nuclear power plant environments.
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols and systems integration (e.g., DCS, SCADA, PLC communication interfaces).
• Experience with system requirements development, prototyping, and final design processes.
• Familiarity with NUMAC, H31 platforms, EGD systems, and Plant UDH communication architectures is highly desirable.