I&C System Design Engineer

Job Title:

I&C System Design Engineer
Type:
Contract
Compensation: $84 - $135 hourly
Contractor Work Model:
Remote

We are seeking a highly motivatedI&C System Design Engineer
for a long-term contract opportunity, with a remote work model. In this critical role, you will report directly to the I&C Safety System Design Manager and be instrumental in developing instrumentation and control systems for advanced nuclear technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers, both internally and externally, while contributing to the integration and commissioning of cutting-edge energy solutions.

• Collaborate with a geographically diverse team to develop comprehensive design documentation, ensuring alignment and coordination across internal and subcontracted engineers.
• Lead the design of I&C systems and subsystem functional requirements from concept through to final design and implementation.
• Assist the I&C Safety System Design Manager in overseeing both team members and supplier performance in meeting project specifications.
• Develop and review system-level specifications and scopes of work, ensuring compliance with nuclear codes, licensing requirements, and NRC regulations.
• Provide technical direction on instrumentation measurement techniques suitable for advanced nuclear reactor applications, including evaluation of measurement accuracy, response time, and appropriate measurement ranges.
• Analyze and apply relevant regulatory criteria to complex I&C system designs, ensuring high standards of safety and efficacy.
• Generate technical documentation, including System Requirements Documents, Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, and Engineering Design Specifications.
• Create comprehensive drawing packages for system and subsystem designs, including P&IDs, control system architecture, and loop diagrams.
• Manage integrated design packages and oversee supplier projects, ensuring timely delivery of essential data and adherence to quality standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by staying informed on best practices within the nuclear industry and identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, integrating I&C with the work of other engineers, scientists, and subject matter experts.
• Support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university, with
  18+ years
  of direct experience in instrumentation and controls systems.
• Proven experience in instrumentation and controls development, diagnostics, and implementation for industrial I&C platforms.
• Familiarity with nuclear reactor safety systems or instrumentation system design is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of standards such as IEEE 379, IEEE 603, IEEE 7-4.3.2, and IEEE 497 is preferred.
• Understanding of quality assurance in nuclear power plant design control, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 compliance.
• Experience with high-temperature (400°C and higher) processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating industrial process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrument diagrams (P&) is desirable.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works) for design deliverables is a plus.
• Exceptional technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to coordinate team efforts with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks requiring multidisciplinary collaboration.
• A high degree of integrity, open communication style, and a commitment to fostering teamwork.

Desirable

Experience:

• Two or more years of relevant experience in areas such as Radiation Monitoring, High-Temperature Sensor Design, Seismic Detection and Trip Systems, or Neutron Detectors.

• Standard working environment with hours greater than 8 hours per day, involving sitting, typing, and working with visual and auditory focus.
• Minimal physical requirements, with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel (0-5%) may be required.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.