Refueling & Handling I&C Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer based in the United States.

The Refueling & Remote Handling I&C Engineer will provide specialized instrumentation and controls engineering support for advanced nuclear reactor servicing operations. This role focuses on the development and integration of control systems for automated tooling, robotics, inspection systems, and remotely operated equipment used in reactor maintenance and refueling. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help ensure that equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.

You will contribute to control system architectures, functional requirements, engineering documentation, testing, and commissioning activities. The position offers the opportunity to support complex nuclear engineering projects while applying expertise in automation, instrumentation, and remote handling technologies. This is a remote contract assignment for an experienced engineering professional based in the contiguous United States.

In this role, you will support the engineering development and integration of control systems for reactor servicing equipment, collaborating with technical specialists and project stakeholders throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development of remotely operated, automated, robotic, and tele-operated equipment for reactor servicing activities.

• Develop, review, and support the implementation of control system architectures, functional requirements, logic diagrams, and interface specifications for equipment and tooling.

• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to integrate instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, and automation functions into reactor servicing equipment.

• Contribute to the development of equipment operating sequences, handling plans, and automation strategies for refueling and maintenance operations.

• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including system descriptions, requirements specifications, engineering calculations, technical studies, test plans, and reports.

• Evaluate interfaces between reactor servicing equipment, plant systems, structures, and control systems to ensure functional and performance requirements are met.

• Support equipment procurement, fabrication, factory acceptance testing, integration testing, and commissioning activities.

• Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Operations, component design, civil and structural engineering teams, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support integrated system development.

• Apply applicable nuclear quality assurance requirements, regulatory standards, and engineering practices throughout assigned activities.

• Assist with troubleshooting, design improvements, and the resolution of complex technical issues involving equipment controls and automation systems.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices for refueling and remote handling control systems.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project objectives.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and practical experience supporting complex control systems, automation, robotics, or nuclear and industrial engineering programs. You should demonstrate sound technical judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively in a regulated, safety-focused environment. Required qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited four-year institution; ABET accreditation preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering is desirable.

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in nuclear, industrial automation, robotics, remote handling, process control, or related technical programs.

• Experience developing or integrating control systems for complex mechanical equipment.

• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and design documentation.

• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, actuators, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), digital control systems, and automated equipment.

• Experience working in a regulated engineering environment preferred.

• Nuclear industry experience is…