I&C Design Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA • Long-term Contract • Remote – offsite • 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Act as an I&C Engineer for Sodium Fast Reactor technologies, responsible for system design, prototype development, testing, integration, and commissioning.
• Interface with a team of scientists and engineers both internal and external to the company.
• Identify, specify, and integrate custom instrumentation with advanced control systems for Generation IV nuclear reactor technologies.
• Lead designs of I&C systems, structures, and components based on experience level.
• Provide technical oversight of I&C suppliers and review their deliverables.
• Develop and review system- and component-level specifications, analysis, and design evaluation in accordance with nuclear codes and standards.
• Create and manage design documentation such as System Requirements, Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, and Engineering Specifications.
• Generate detailed drawing packages including P&IDs, control system architecture, control logic diagrams, and instrument installation drawings.
• Support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports.
• Lead coordination efforts across geographically diverse teams to develop design documentation.
• Support change analysis, configuration control, and continuous improvement of design processes.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers on applicable nuclear and non-nuclear standards.
• Assist with planning activities for established systems and analyze design changes.
• Lead design efforts of I&C and supporting electrical systems from functional requirements through final design.
• Interface with and support supplier projects, ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
• Maintain high standards of engineering quality and incorporate nuclear industry best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with licensing authorities.
• Support I&C design tasks in accordance with project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Controls, Electrical, or related discipline from an accredited university with 10+ years of direct experience in instrumentation and controls systems.
• Proven experience in instrumentation and controls development, diagnostics, and delivering industrial I&C platforms.
• Experience with nuclear reactor safety systems or nuclear instrumentation systems design preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards desired.
• Knowledge of implementing design control and development per nuclear quality assurance standards (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1).
• Experience designing high-temperature processes (400°C and higher) preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle projects with multiple conflicting objectives and resolve design conflicts.
• Familiarity with PFD and P&ID development; experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) preferred.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Self-starter with leadership skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support startup testing procedures (desired but not required).
• High level of integrity, openness, and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work on-site with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds and perform repetitive work with good visual and audio acuity.
• Willingness to travel 0-25% as needed.
• Eligibility for U.S. export-controlled projects.

Pay

$69.00 - $115.00 per hour