Lead I&C Engineer – Nuclear Energy Systems

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

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