Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer
System One
Bellevue, WA(remote)
I&C Design Engineer
Company: System One
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $69 – $115 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Position Overview
System One is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor technology projects. In this role, the engineer will support system design, prototype development and testing, plant-level system integration, and commissioning activities for advanced nuclear technologies.
The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to design, specify, and integrate advanced instrumentation and control systems for next-generation nuclear reactor technologies. Depending on experience level, the candidate may also lead I&C system design activities and provide technical oversight to suppliers and engineering partners.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Engineering
Interface with geographically diverse and international design teams to develop supporting engineering documentation.
Develop and review system and component-level specifications and scopes of work.
Perform engineering and design evaluations applying nuclear codes, standards, licensing requirements, and NRC regulations.
Analyze and specify instrumentation measurement techniques for advanced nuclear and integrated energy storage systems.
Evaluate measurement performance including range, response time, and accuracy.
Technical Documentation & Design Deliverables
Develop and review engineering documentation including:
System Requirements Documents (SRDs)
System Design Descriptions (SDDs)
Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Engineering Design Specifications
Develop drawing packages and system documentation including:
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Control system architecture diagrams
Control logic and loop diagrams
Instrument installation drawings
Generate integrated design packages for key systems and components.
Supplier & Project Support
Provide technical oversight and direction to I&C suppliers and subcontractors.
Coordinate deliverables and technical reviews with contract administration teams.
Support system integration activities and cross-disciplinary engineering coordination.
Cross-Discipline Integration
Integrate I&C design work with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams.
Support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
Assist with planning and design activities for established systems and components.
Evaluate and manage engineering design changes and impacts to interfacing systems.
Engineering Leadership
Lead design of I&C and supporting electrical systems from functional requirements through final design.
Provide technical guidance to engineers regarding nuclear design standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
10+ years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering industrial I&C systems and platforms.
Experience developing instrumentation diagnostics and data acquisition systems.
Experience applying nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory criteria to engineering design.
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with nuclear reactor instrumentation or safety systems design.
Familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards.
Experience implementing nuclear quality assurance programs such as:
10 CFR 50 Appendix B
ASME NQA-1
Experience designing high-temperature process systems (400°C or higher).
Experience working with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks.
Experience with I&C startup testing procedures.
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex engineering projects with competing design constraints
Ability to coordinate and lead design teams with minimal supervision
Strong collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary engineering environments
High attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Ability to perform computer-based engineering work for prolonged periods
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Work environment consists primarily of a standard office or remote workspace
Travel: 0–5%
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
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.
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About the Company
System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.