Senior Nuclear I&C Engineer for Plant Upgrades

Energy Jobline ZR; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Nuclear Engineer V – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to lead design efforts for upgrades and new projects at commercial nuclear facilities. The role requires extensive I&C expertise, strong technical leadership, and experience in regulated nuclear environments.

The candidate will oversee engineering design activities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with NRC regulations.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of engineering experience.
• 8+ years supporting commercial nuclear facilities.
• Strong experience with digital and analog control systems in nuclear power applications.
• Working knowledge of nuclear plant operations, engineering processes, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.
• Ability to complete security screening and drug testing requirements.
• Willingness to travel to nuclear facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities supporting nuclear power plant upgrades and modernization projects.
• Develop engineering specifications, design criteria, calculations, and modification packages for I&C systems.
• Define and implement control system architectures, instrumentation selection, and control I/O interfaces.
• Design and evaluate digital and analog control system strategies in accordance with NRC regulations and industry standards.
• Review, check, and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and plant stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering staff and project teams.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and quality objectives.
• Conduct plant walkdowns, equipment assessments, site evaluations, and field support activities.
• Support implementation activities and resolve technical issues during project execution.

Skills

Nuclear I&C experience

Control systems

Technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

System One is seeking a Nuclear Engineer V – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to lead design efforts for upgrades and new projects at commercial nuclear facilities. The role requires extensive I&C expertise, strong technical leadership, and experience in regulated nuclear environments.

The candidate will oversee engineering design activities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with NRC regulations.