Lead I&C Engineer - Nuclear Energy

CT19; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CT19 is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to drive the design and integration of advanced control systems for next-generation reactor technologies. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop architectures and support commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of safety-critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Nuclear Engineering with 8–10+ years of I&C experience, a strong background in PLC

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Nuclear Engineering.
• 8–10+ years of I&C design experience, preferably in nuclear, energy, or aerospace environments.
• PE license or progress toward one is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and integration of advanced control systems for reactor technologies.
• Develop architectures and perform FMEA and risk assessments.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation efforts for safety-critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system safety and reliability.

Skills

PLC programming

Control logic

Instrumentation

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

DCS

SCADA

IEEE standards

ISA standards

NRC guidelines

Job description

Are you an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer ready to take on meaningful challenges in the nuclear energy space? This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative company advancing the commercialization of next-generation nuclear reactors.

We’re seeking a Lead I&C Engineer to drive the design and integration of advanced control systems for reactor technologies. You’ll work closely with a cross-functional engineering team to develop and implement PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems, ensuring seamless integration with safety-critical infrastructure. Your role will span architecture development, FMEA, risk assessments, and support of commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation efforts.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Nuclear Engineering, with 8–10+ years of relevant experience in I&C design - ideally in nuclear, energy, or aerospace environments. You’ll bring strong skills in PLC programming, control logic, and instrumentation, along with a solid understanding of industry codes (IEEE, ISA, NRC) and cybersecurity best practices. A PE license or progress toward one is a plus.

This is your chance to work at the forefront of clean energy innovation. If you're driven by technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.