Junior I & C Design Engineer

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

System One in Bellevue, WA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support development for nuclear island systems. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable I&C solutions for SSCs, focusing on system and component design, documentation, and integration.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years in I&C, strong knowledge of codes and standards, and the ability to lead technical reviews and coordinate with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of direct instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
• Proven ability to design, integrate, and troubleshoot complex I&C systems.
• Experience applying codes, licensing, and regulatory criteria to I&C design.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review system- and component-level specifications.
• Perform evaluations per nuclear codes and NRC regulations.
• Specify instrumentation techniques for advanced reactor tech.
• Create and maintain design documentation (SRDs, SDDs, ICDs, EDS).
• Develop drawing packages incl. P&IDs and control diagrams.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support licensing activities and safety analysis report development.
• Assist with testing, startup, commissioning, and qualification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Independent worker

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

I&C Design EngineerLocation:

Bellevue, WA

Job Type:

Contract

Schedule:

40 hours/weekSystem One

is seeking an experienced

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer

to support the design and integration of advanced nuclear reactor systems. This role will focus on the development of Instrumentation & Control systems for nuclear island systems, structures, and components (SSCs), working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review system- and component-level engineering specifications and scopes of work.


• Perform engineering evaluations in accordance with nuclear codes, industry standards, licensing requirements, and NRC regulations.


• Specify instrumentation measurement techniques for advanced reactor technologies, including analysis of measurement range, response time, and measurement accuracy.


• Analyze and apply regulatory criteria and engineering standards to complex Instrumentation & Control system designs.


• Develop and review technical documentation, including:
  
  
  
  • System Requirements Documents (SRDs)
  
  
  • System Design Descriptions (SDDs)
  
  
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  
  
  • Engineering Design Specifications (EDS)
  
  
  
  


• Create and maintain engineering drawing packages including:
  
  
  
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  
  
  • Control system architecture drawings
  
  
  • Control logic and loop diagrams
  
  
  • Instrument installation drawings
  
  
  
  


• Develop integrated design packages for plant systems and components.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, licensing, safety analysis, and systems engineering.


• Provide technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors, including technical reviews of engineering deliverables.


• Support licensing activities and Safety Analysis Report development.


• Analyze engineering changes and evaluate impacts to interfacing systems while maintaining configuration and change control.


• Assist with system planning, testing, startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams as needed.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.


• 10+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience (advanced degrees may be considered toward years of experience).


• Proven experience in instrumentation and controls system development, diagnostics, and the design and delivery of industrial I&C platforms.


• Demonstrated ability to design, integrate, and troubleshoot complex industrial control systems.


• Strong understanding of instrumentation measurement techniques, industrial automation, and control system architecture.


• Experience applying engineering codes, licensing requirements, and regulatory criteria to I&C system design.


• Ability to manage projects involving multiple competing objectives, technical challenges, and design constraints while balancing schedule and cost.


• Excellent analytical, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.


• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear reactor safety systems or nuclear instrumentation system design.


• Familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards.


• Experience implementing design control processes in accordance with nuclear quality assurance programs such as
  
  
  
  • 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
  
  
  • ASME NQA-1
  
  
  
  


• Experience designing or supporting high-temperature industrial processes (400°ree;C or greater).


• Experience developing or interpreting
  
  
  
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  
  
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  
  
  
  


• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks.


• Experience supporting formal I&C startup testing, commissioning, or system validation.


• Previous experience in commercial nuclear, advanced reactors, power generation, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated engineering environment.

Additional Information

• Travel:
  
  
  
  • Up to 25%
  
  
  
  


• Work Environment:
  
  
  
  • Standard office environment with occasional travel.
  
  
  
  


• Physical Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.