Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear

Hatch; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear in the United States to join our nuclear group in Pittsburgh. You will help deliver I&C design deliverables for multi-disciplinary projects, participate in safety reviews, and mentor staff.

We value engineers with strong communication, planning, and technical skills, experienced in nuclear or thermal plants. Travel for short-term assignments domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in engineering from an accredited university.
• PE license or EIT status preferred.
• 7–10 years in instrumentation and control design for nuclear or thermal plants.
• Strong communication and planning skills, ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with qualification to ASME NQA‑1 and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support engineering work packages to meet budgets and schedules.
• Define I&C project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Develop I&C deliverables: design criteria, controls narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists.
• Create system architecture drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP/COMS.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and vendors.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Engineering communication

Project management

Vendor management

Education

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

Tools

IEEE knowledge

ISA/IEC standards

P&ID tools

Job description

Job Category: Energy

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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, including:
• 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.

You Bring To The Role

• 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.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.

Hatch is 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.