Senior Nuclear I&C Engineer: Systems & Safety

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves defining and delivering I&C design for nuclear projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with multiple disciplines to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

Candidate should have 7–10 years of experience in nuclear/thermal plant I&C, a engineering degree, and ideally a PE license.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• PE license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status preferred.
• 7–10 years of project experience in instrumentation and control design for nuclear/thermal plants.
• Excellent communication and ability to convey complex technical information.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ISA, and IEC codes and standards.
• Experience with construction and commissioning activities.
• Experience with PWR/BWR plants; Gen IV exposure desirable; NQA-1 experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages to meet budgets and schedules.
• Define I&C project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Develop I&C deliverables: design criteria, control narratives, I/O lists, P&IDs, and diagrams.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise project teams.
• Participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP and COMS as required.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and vendors.
• Support Hatch business development and proposals for nuclear projects.

Skills

I&C design

Nuclear

Project management

PE license

IEEE standards

ISA IEC knowledge

Construction experience

Commissioning experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc./B.Eng.)

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves defining and delivering I&C design for nuclear projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with multiple disciplines to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

Candidate should have 7–10 years of experience in nuclear/thermal plant I&C, a engineering degree, and ideally a PE license.