Instrumentation & Controls Engineering (2373-2026)
Job Description
Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $130K-$160K/YR
- Lead the design and review of instrumentation and control systems for commercial nuclear facilities.
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, logic diagrams, system specifications, calculations, engineering studies, reports, and hazard analyses.
- Develop system design requirements while considering manufacturability, serviceability, testing, and installation.
- Interpret project requirements and develop technical design solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Coordinate engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
- Support design, testing, and installation of process control and automation systems.
- Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, quality standards, and applicable industry codes.
- Serve as a technical interface during regulatory audits, meetings, and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs).
- Support project planning, scheduling, and engineering execution.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial nuclear power within a design and/or systems engineering organization.
- Experience designing and installing nuclear Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) systems.
- Strong understanding of NRC regulations and their application to nuclear system design.
- Experience developing testing and installation procedures for nuclear instrumentation systems.
- Working knowledge of reactor physics, neutron monitoring systems, shielding analysis, criticality concepts, and radiation dose analysis.
- Experience with safety-related I&C protection systems preferred.
- Familiarity with IEEE standards including 497, 603, 308, 379, 384, 323, 344, and 1050.
- Strong technical writing, communication, project management, and presentation skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced degree is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 requirements.
- Fully remote position within the contiguous United States.
- Occasional travel required based on project needs.
- Opportunity to provide technical leadership on advanced commercial nuclear power projects.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
She has over 4.5 total years of recruiting experience and 4 years at Sterling, where she focuses on the energy and infrastructure division.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Senior Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.