Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Partner Company in the United States is seeking an experienced Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer to support automated tooling, robotics, and remotely operated equipment for reactor servicing. You will contribute to control system architectures, functional requirements, documentation, testing, and commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a safety-focused environment.

This remote contract role offers challenging projects and opportunities for advancing nuclear

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree preferred where applicable.
• PE license desirable for electrical/mechanical/nuclear disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years in nuclear, industrial automation, robotics, or remote handling.
• Experience with control systems for complex mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work in a regulated engineering environment and document requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate control systems for remotely operated reactor servicing equipment.
• Define architectures, functional requirements, and interface specs with multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical design to integrate sensors, actuators, and motion control.
• Create operating sequences, handling plans, and automation strategies for refueling and maintenance.
• Prepare engineering documentation, calculations, and test plans; support commissioning.

Skills

Robotics

Nuclear engineering

Automation

Instrumentation

Remote handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLCs

Digital control systems

Sensors & instrumentation

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer based in the United States.

The Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer will provide specialized instrumentation and controls engineering support for advanced nuclear reactor servicing operations. This role focuses on the development and integration of control systems for automated tooling, robotics, inspection systems, and remotely operated equipment used in reactor maintenance and refueling. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help ensure that equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will contribute to control system architectures, functional requirements, engineering documentation, testing, and commissioning activities. The position offers the opportunity to support complex nuclear engineering projects while applying expertise in automation, instrumentation, and remote handling technologies. This is a remote contract assignment for an experienced engineering professional based in the contiguous United States.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will support the engineering development and integration of control systems for reactor servicing equipment, collaborating with technical specialists and project stakeholders throughout the equipment lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development of remotely operated, automated, robotic, and tele-operated equipment for reactor servicing activities.

• Develop, review, and support the implementation of control system architectures, functional requirements, logic diagrams, and interface specifications for equipment and tooling.

• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to integrate instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, and automation functions into reactor servicing equipment.

• Contribute to the development of equipment operating sequences, handling plans, and automation strategies for refueling and maintenance operations.

• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including system descriptions, requirements specifications, engineering calculations, technical studies, test plans, and reports.

• Evaluate interfaces between reactor servicing equipment, plant systems, structures, and control systems to ensure functional and performance requirements are met.

• Support equipment procurement, fabrication, factory acceptance testing, integration testing, and commissioning activities.

• Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Operations, component design, civil and structural engineering teams, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support integrated system development.

• Apply applicable nuclear quality assurance requirements, regulatory standards, and engineering practices throughout assigned activities.

• Assist with troubleshooting, design improvements, and the resolution of complex technical issues involving equipment controls and automation systems.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices for refueling and remote handling control systems.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project objectives.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and practical experience supporting complex control systems, automation, robotics, or nuclear and industrial engineering programs. You should demonstrate sound technical judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively in a regulated, safety-focused environment. Required qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited four-year institution; ABET accreditation preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering is desirable.

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in nuclear, industrial automation, robotics, remote handling, process control, or related technical programs.

• Experience developing or integrating control systems for complex mechanical equipment.

• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and design documentation.

• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, actuators, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), digital control systems, and automated equipment.

• Experience working in a regulated engineering environment preferred.

• Nuclear industry experience is desirable but not mandatory.

• Eligibility to work under U.S. Department of Energy regulations pursuant to 10 CFR Part 810.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, gather relevant information, evaluate alternatives, and develop effective solutions independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage project deadlines efficiently.

• Adaptability and the ability to manage changing priorities, unexpected delays, and competing demands in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work independently while building effective professional relationships and contributing to collaborative engineering teams.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and the ability to promote a safety-focused culture.

• Understanding of nuclear quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

• Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and apply them accurately.

• Ability to communicate using standard office equipment and computer systems, and to perform activities involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

• Ability to travel locally and nationally using common forms of transportation.

Benefits

• Contract assignment: 40 hours per week, with an estimated duration through 2027.

• Remote work flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere within the contiguous United States.

• Travel opportunities: Occasional travel may be required based on project and business needs.

• Flexible work location: Remote arrangement with potential onsite activities when required.

• Opportunity to contribute to advanced nuclear engineering projects involving robotics, automation, and remote handling technologies.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering specialists on complex technical challenges.