Senior Instrumentation Control Engineer

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Engaging in meaningful work with global impact

Job summary

A nuclear technology firm is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer to design and deliver digital control systems for next-generation reactors. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and hands-on experience with DCS or PLC platforms. Responsibilities include developing safety-related systems, preparing engineering documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers opportunities to work on innovative clean energy technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in relevant industries.
• Experience designing or supporting I&C or control systems.
• Strong experience with technical documentation and system diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop I&C systems for reactor systems.
• Prepare engineering documentation and support project phases.
• Conduct simulation and modeling work using engineering tools.

Skills

Design and develop I&C systems

Hands-on experience with DCS or PLC platforms

Strong experience producing technical documentation

Knowledge of IEC 60xxx standards

Proficiency with engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer to design and deliver the digital control systems that operate and protect next-generation nuclear reactors.

In this role, you will help develop the control logic, instrumentation, safety systems, and automation technology used across advanced light-water, liquid-metal, and high-temperature gas reactors. You will guide engineering design, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure all systems meet the highest regulatory, safety, and performance standards.

This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative clean energy technology and contribute directly to the future of advanced nuclear.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop I&C systems for safety-related and non-safety reactor systems
• Build control logic, system algorithms, setpoints, and control models
• Prepare engineering documentation, including requirements, specifications, diagrams, and equipment lists
• Support and lead project phases from FEED through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design
• Develop system diagrams such as functional block diagrams, ladder logic, digital logic, interconnection wiring, and networking schematics
• Conduct simulation and modeling work using physics-based and logic-based tools
• Select and integrate hardware and software platforms for safety-class and non-safety-class systems
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, nuclear, and systems engineers to meet performance and reliability objectives
• Support procurement packages and provide technical oversight to suppliers
• Lead and participate in system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Work with modern DCS platforms, particularly GE Vernova Mark VIe / ControlST
• Ensure compliance with nuclear licensing, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and mentor junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 10+ years of engineering experience in nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, marine, industrial automation, or similar industries
• 10+ years designing or supporting I&C or control systems
• Hands-on experience with DCS or PLC platforms (GE Mark VIe strongly preferred)
• Strong experience producing technical documentation, engineering drawings, and system diagrams
• Knowledge of IEC 60xxx / 61xxx / 62xxx standards
• Experience in developing control logic, setpoints, and algorithms
• Experience supporting FAT, commissioning, or supplier oversight efforts
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, Excel, Project, and simulation platforms (MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, Easy5)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. or Canada
• PMP or MBA
• Experience with nuclear regulatory processes, including licensing and design certification
• Experience with advanced reactor designs (ALWR, ALMR, AHTGR)
• Experience with FMEA, PRA, or reliability tools such as Reliasoft
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools such as IBM ELM, Confluence, or ENOVIA

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced in safety-class reactor or industrial control system design
• Strong systems thinker with the ability to translate complex requirements into engineered solutions
• Clear, concise communicator capable of working across engineering disciplines
• Self-starter with strong ownership and project leadership abilities
• Committed to quality, safety culture, and rigorous engineering discipline

Why Join Us

• Work with a team leading the development of advanced nuclear technologies
• Contribute to innovative, clean, and carbon-free energy solutions
• Opportunities for professional growth in high-reliability, safety-critical engineering
• Engage in technically challenging and meaningful work that has a global impact