Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

About the role

The position involves contributing to the modernization and advancement of nuclear power generation through innovative instrumentation and controls engineering solutions. You will lead and support complex projects involving digital control systems, automation technologies, and plant upgrades. Collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams is essential to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient solutions for critical energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for nuclear power projects focused on control system upgrades, digital modernization, and engineering execution.
• Oversight project activities, support client relationships, and ensure solutions meet technical, safety, and operational requirements.
• Lead and support small and large instrumentation and controls engineering projects, ensuring effective technical execution and project delivery.
• Develop digital control system designs involving PLCs, DCS, touchscreens, network switches, and related automation technologies.
• Prepare control system functional requirements, implementation specifications, and procurement documentation for nuclear plant systems.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex controls engineering challenges across nuclear power facilities.
• Cook up with vendors through document reviews, equipment evaluations, and factory acceptance testing activities.
• Support implementation and commissioning activities at client facilities.
• Lead teams in adopting modern engineering approaches, including automation, data-driven workflows, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and reduce rework.

Requirements

• Extensive instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
• Strong technical leadership capabilities.
• Experience working with advanced control technologies, regulated environments, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 12+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls (I&C) design engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of control system equipment, automation technologies, and proven engineering solutions.
• Experience developing and reviewing I&C design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a client liaison in a lead engineering or project support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Able to manage priorities, resources, schedules, and technical challenges effectively.
• Experience with engineering automation, scripting, or modern digital tools such as Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel is valued.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering workflows, process improvement initiatives, or digital transformation approaches is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range of approximately $63.00-$98.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.
• Potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus programs.
• Merit scholarship program and employee discount opportunities.
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Corporate charitable giving opportunities.