Principal I&C Engineer for Nuclear High-Temp Systems

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily meals onsite

PPE stipend

Rapid career growth

Collaboration with industry leaders

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer to lead the design, specification, integration, and commissioning of process instrumentation for its HTGR development program and test facilities.

This role owns the instrumentation architecture for high-temperature, high-pressure helium systems and related equipment, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial process instrumentation.
• Experience with complex thermal-fluid systems, power generation, chemical processing, nuclear, aerospace test facilities, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation selection, calibration, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, selection, and integration of process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, position, vibration, and gas analysis.
• Develop instrument datasheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
• Support reactor protection and process control system design.
• Lead instrument calibration, loop checks, FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Establish instrumentation standards and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Instrumentation

ControlLogix/GuardLogix

P&IDs

Calibration

Commissioning

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix

Job description

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer to lead the design, specification, integration, and commissioning of process instrumentation for its HTGR development program and test facilities.

This role owns the instrumentation architecture for high-temperature, high-pressure helium systems and related equipment, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineers.