Senior I&C Engineer, Nuclear Energy Systems

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Professional growth

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to lead design, specification, integration, and testing of advanced instrumentation and control systems for our reactor technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in control logic, PLC programming, and system reliability within highly regulated environments, with 10+ years in I&C for nuclear, energy, or aerospace industries. On-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years (or M.Sc. and 8+ years) of experience in I&C system design and implementation, preferably in the nuclear, energy, or aerospace industries.
• Proficiency with PLC programming, control logic development, and instrumentation selection.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards related to I&C systems (e.g., IEEE, ISA, NRC).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for control systems.
• Experience with project and contract management is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and test instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Develop control system architectures, wiring diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Ensure integration of I&C systems with electrical, mechanical, and safety systems.
• Conduct FMEA and risk assessments related to I&C systems.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation activities for new and existing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to meet regulatory compliance and safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, and technical reports related to I&C systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Control logic development

Instrumentation selection

Cybersecurity for control systems

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLCs

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to lead design, specification, integration, and testing of advanced instrumentation and control systems for our reactor technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in control logic, PLC programming, and system reliability within highly regulated environments, with 10+ years in I&C for nuclear, energy, or aerospace industries. On-site role with competitive compensation.