Senior Nuclear I&C Engineer – Remote with Digital Upgrades

ACTalent; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Remote work flexibility

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for a fully remote role focused on nuclear power plant modernization. You will lead design, evaluation, and implementation of I&C systems, ensuring NRC compliance and high reliability.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and vendors, and drive digital upgrades from concept through validation while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10+ years in instrumentation & controls engineering.
• 5+ years supporting operating nuclear power plants.
• Experience with digital upgrade initiatives in nuclear environments.
• Familiarity with NRC regulations and nuclear standards.
• Ability to lead complex I&C projects and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead changes and plant modifications for nuclear plants.
• Develop and review engineering evaluations and calculations.
• Review I&C designs, architectures, and integrations.
• Prepare and validate design docs, drawings, and reports.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
• Provide technical oversight and field testing support.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Drive digital upgrade projects from concept to closeout.
• Ensure compliance with NRC requirements and plant procedures.

Skills

I&C engineering experience

Nuclear plant experience

Digital modernization projects

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Ovation or similar DCS

PLC/DCS platforms

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for a fully remote role focused on nuclear power plant modernization. You will lead design, evaluation, and implementation of I&C systems, ensuring NRC compliance and high reliability.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and vendors, and drive digital upgrades from concept through validation while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.