Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear

Hatch Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer – Nuclear in Houston, TX. The role involves preparing engineering work packages, defining project requirements, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have 7–10 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems, preferably within the nuclear sector.

Hatch is committed to innovative solutions and positive change in industries like energy, making this a significant opportunity for impactful work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems design.
• Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.
• Experience with pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages.
• Define I&C project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company: Hatch

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Requisition ID: 99770

Job Category: Energy

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain—upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low‑carbon world and help make positive change!

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear to join our team in the United States. In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our teams are developing first‑of‑a‑kind programs in fusion energy development, small and advanced modular reactor design, nuclear sustainability for waste processing and volume reduction, and transforming the long‑term storage landscape to name just a few. If you are an entrepreneur with a technical soul, we want to hear from you. Join our team today and help make a consequential difference. You will be part of our nuclear group, where we ensure world‑class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
• Define I&C project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Develop I&C deliverables such as lists, calculations, and detailed drawings:
• Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria
• Control philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems
• Control narratives
• Instrument index and I/O lists
• Instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection, and sizing
• P&IDs
• System architecture drawings
• Instrument location drawings and installation detail drawings
• Wiring and interconnection diagrams
• ISA loop drawings
• Motor control schematics
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• Participate in HAZOP, COMS, and other safety‑related reviews, as required.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Actively manage relationships with vendors.
• Support Hatch business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and pursuit plans for the nuclear industry.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) status is preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of project experience in the design of instrumentation and control systems in nuclear and/or thermal power plants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Sound understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEEE, ISA, and IEC.
• Experience with construction and commissioning activities.
• Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.
• Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium‑cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable.
• Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA‑1).
• Eligibility to work on export‑controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.
• Ability to travel for short‑term business trips, domestically and internationally.

Additional Information

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Equality Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.